An interview with Lynne Collier Since becoming a grandmother in 2016, I have had an interest in nurturing the faith of my grandchildren. Through this series, I want to learn — and share — what other grandparents are doing to … Continue reading
What it means to obey the third commandment Growing up, I had no concern about saying, “Oh, my God!” But I would never use Jesus’ or God’s name as a curse word. As an adult, I don’t say any of … Continue reading
God’s delays are name changers Have you ever lifted a prayer to God but had to wait hours for His response? Days? Months? Years? I’ve learned — although I don’t necessarily like it — God’s timing is always perfect. And … Continue reading
In grade 12, Mrs. House granted me the Religion Award. But I didn’t deserve it. The Religion Award was supposed to go to the student with the highest grade in class. I had high grades. But not the highest. Years … Continue reading
How complete strangers demonstrated Matthew 7:12 We left the hotel with two other couples shortly after breakfast. The snowmobile ride to the Purdy Mica Mine from North Bay would take a few hours and we wanted to make the most of … Continue reading
My childhood bedroom was only 8 feet wide x 9 feet long. Just enough room for a single bed, a 6-drawer white dresser with a gold-trimmed mirror, and a small table tucked in the corner. My wallpaper featured blooming pink … Continue reading
Who decided which books to include in the Bible? I grew up believing that the Bible could be trusted. I had my own copy called Good News for Modern Man. It featured the New Testament with line drawing illustrations. It wasn’t … Continue reading
It’s a month to mourn and a month to dance The book of Ecclesiastes is found in the Old Testament. It addresses life’s hard questions and doesn’t provide any pat answers. The author is unknown, although many believe it may … Continue reading
Don’t forget you know a Guy My husband and I have a running joke where he says, “I know a guy” whenever we need something done around the house. He, of course, is referring to himself. I’ve started to use … Continue reading
Especially now that we can’t anymore My parents have a wall of photos above the counter in their kitchen. Each 5″ x 7″ white frame features a picture of a grandchild or great-grandchild. With nine grandchildren and six great-grandbabies, their … Continue reading