There’s nothing like thinking that you are mere steps away from having the exact life you’ve always wanted, only to have it all unravel to a complete disaster in an instant. I should have seen it coming but I was in denial. I was devastated. I felt stupid and unloved. I lost the place I called … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Emily, Piano Teacher
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“Not Yet”
I sometimes find it difficult to believe that God hears me and would want to have a relationship with me. After all, there are billions of people on earth and it's easy to feel insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It's easy to wonder if He's really there, especially when we don't get … [Read more...] about “Not Yet”
Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love
This article is part of a larger series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read other entries here: An Instrument of PeaceWhere There is Doubt, Let Me Sow FaithWhere There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light Peace Prayer of Saint FrancisLord, make me an instrument of your peace:where … [Read more...] about Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love
The Great Light at Christmas
The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. - Isaiah 9:2 (NIRV) When I was a child growing up in church, one of my favourite Christmas traditions was the lighting of the advent candles each Sunday. Each Sunday a different family was chosen to light the candle and share … [Read more...] about The Great Light at Christmas
Beloved Enemy
We know our most important relationships are supposed to be filled with joy and peace and love, especially during the Christmas season… but in reality, many of us have difficult and painful relationships with those we love the most. Beloved Enemy One searing, body wracking pain, and then, … [Read more...] about Beloved Enemy
What is True Wellness? Tracy Vom Hagen (1979-2016), Counsellor & Director
The other day I was out for a walk with my daughter and spotted a lonely roll of duct tape sitting on the side of the road. I stopped abruptly and exclaimed ‘I need to go get that!’, to which she replied, ‘Because of Tracy?’ ‘Yes!’ I shouted as I ran across the road to pick up the dirty, mostly-used … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Tracy Vom Hagen (1979-2016), Counsellor & Director
