As I write this, I am driving with my family across a vast, wintry prairie. Aside from the narrow strip of bare pavement straight ahead of us, the entire landscape is pure white. And there is really no definite horizon where the snow-stuffed clouds meet the snow-laden fields. Saskatchewan’s living … [Read more...] about Nowhere To Hide
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What is True Wellness? Erin, Unlikely Grace
The article below is written by Erin and the same story of grace and true wellness as the video. It is very close to the content of the video but is not an exact word for word transcript. I used to think true wellness meant doing everything well — juggling all the balls, keeping those pesky … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Erin, Unlikely Grace
Gifts and Grace
With every turn, my GPS is taking me further from the highway, bouncing over ever-increasing potholes. I’m now navigating backroads in a corner of my home province that I’ve never been to before, heading to a secluded beach house for a week-end retreat. I’m a bit nervous. What … [Read more...] about Gifts and Grace
Let Go and Live
I’m reading through a book with a couple of friends that has been like a breath of fresh air in a life that can often feel noisy and distracting. It’s called Abundant Simplicity and was written by Jan Johnson. She encourages us to slow down and take a good look at our lives — how we spend our time, … [Read more...] about Let Go and Live
Not Alone
A couple of weeks ago, my middle daughter asked to be baptized. She is young, not quite nine, and so we had a long and serious discussion about what this decision meant and why it was important for her. After talking with her I was convinced that she understood the choice that she was making in … [Read more...] about Not Alone
For Imperfect Mothers
Everyone tells you that being a parent is hard work, but they don't always tell you it’s the kind of job where you’re guaranteed to feel like you're in over your head. There are days when I feel like I’ve got it down... I’ve made the healthy meal, the house is clean(ish), I’ve spent good quality … [Read more...] about For Imperfect Mothers