Where I live, we’ve all been told to stock up on food in the face of COVID-19. Before my workplace shut down, I joined the herd at the grocery store, trying to find food on the shelves that was imperishable. Food that lasts and does not spoil. I settled on spiced tuna and Kraft dinner. Don’t judge … [Read more...] about Imperishable
Jesus
The Cross and Your Shame
It was a Friday morning and my mom had just offered to take the kids to the park so I could have a few hours to myself. “Yes please!” was my response. It had been a trying week of mothering. Every meal had been a flop, I was snapping at the kids, I wasn’t finding time for exercise. My … [Read more...] about The Cross and Your Shame
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
When I was a little girl my favourite Christmas decoration belonged to my grandmother. It was a Merry Christmas sign that hung in her kitchen window. The letters were studded with mini lights that flashed and changed colours. I would sit at her table while she mashed the squash and buttered the … [Read more...] about Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Friends
I came home recently after a busy day at work to find a small package with my name on it sitting on the table. I smiled as I noticed the sending address on it. It was from a special friend who I met over 20 years ago. Knowing I liked Chris Tomlin, she sent me a T-shirt printed with the title of one … [Read more...] about Friends
What is True Wellness? Anonymous, Betrayed
Betrayed My husband chose another woman over me. That’s not easy to say. It isn't easy to endure. It has been a stomach-twisting, tearful, vomit-inducing, insomnia-causing, depressing, heart breaking experience. After more than 20 years of marriage and children, this event has left me floundering. … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Anonymous, Betrayed
The Same Power
“He isn’t here…” Can you imagine? A lonely, broken group of women walking along a dark road early one Sunday morning. Sobbing, hearts crushed under the weight of sadness at the loss of their teacher, their dear friend. They had spent hours with him. Listening to him, learning from him, loving … [Read more...] about The Same Power
