Posts Tagged ‘choices’
Must Read: Fellowship of the Burning Heart
I’ve decided that I will read some classics in 2015. Fellowship of the Burning Heart came highly recommended, so I purchased a copy. It sat on my table until a few days ago when I picked it up and started reading it. Fellowship of the Burning Heart is a collection of 10 sermons by A.W.…
Read MoreMy Prayer for 2015
Happy New Year! As we step into 2015, here’s my prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of a new year. Thank you that you know what each day will hold and You will guide us, strengthen us, and enable us. Help us to be still and know that You are God (Psalm 46:10).…
Read MoreName Conference: Marriages that Last
Yesterday at church we celebrated two marriages which have stood the test of time. One couple has been married for 53 years. The other couple celebrated 63 years of marriage. Have you ever wondered why some marriages fail while others thrive? Here’s some more information that Bill and Pam Farrel shared about lasting marriages at…
Read MoreNAME Conference: Men and Women Relieve Stress Differently
“The right amount of stress allows you to be everything God created you to be. We need to keep stress at a level to be productive.” Bill & Pam Farrel The following information was shared by Bill & Pam Farrel at the 2014 NAME Marriage Conference. Women de-stress by talking things out (Stress = like…
Read MoreA Blue Day
The above picture was taken last year, but this morning the view out my window is similar. I need to leave for work in 30 minutes and have many things I could be doing right now, but God has impressed on my heart that I need to write this post. Maybe it’s for you. As…
Read MoreNew Release: Uplifting Devotionals for Parents
I’m happy to announce that Uplifting Devotionals for Parents is now available as an e-book. Have you ever wanted to resign from parenting? The responsibility is overwhelming some days. Thankfully, we don’t have to parent in our own strength. God walks with us each day, strengthening us, guiding us, and giving us wisdom – if…
Read MoreWatching for guidance and direction
As some of you know, my parents were missionaries during my early years. This meant that we often spent time in other people’s homes with different rules and expectations. My siblings and I knew we were expected to be on our best behaviour at all times. We learned to keep our focus on our Dad.…
Read MoreCanadian Thanksgiving 2014: The blessings of family and Nature
One choice I’ve been consciously making this past year is to find things to thank God for. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not because of the food, but because it gives me an opportunity to really focus on the many blessings in my life. This past weekend my husband and I decided to…
Read MoreFinding the part God designed for me
A few weeks ago we brought home a puppy – Husky and Malamut cross. Olaf has brought joy and laughter to our family. He greets us at the door each morning with boundless enthusiasm and will chase sticks until we’re tired of throwing. He also likes to chase his tail. He spins round and round,…
Read MoreUplifting Devotionals – One of my current projects
One of my current projects is collaborating with some other Canadian authors to produce a devotional book. The Uplifting Devotional series is being published by Helping Hands Press. Each month a new devotional is being released. My part in the project is to submit 10 devotionals, each 500 words in length. I’ve decided my theme…
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