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
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash You may actually be thirsty when you think you’re hungry When I worked as a personal trainer, I helped my clients to achieve their health and fitness goals. I designed strength training and cardiovascular exercise programs. I … Continue reading
Where does your treasure lie? There’s a story about a woman who was travelling on the Titanic. When it started to sink, she found her place on a lifeboat about to be lowered. However, she asked to return to her … Continue reading
And lasts for eternity We ascended 306 feet to the highest peak in Canada’s Wonderland. Then faced a steep 80-degree drop before racing down the track at speeds up to 92 miles an hour. The ride took under four minutes. … Continue reading
Precious memories never die After the death of my granddaughter, Talia, my cousin arranged for her name to be added to a plaque at the Children’s Memorial Garden. They held the memorial service outside. The ceremony opened with family members, … Continue reading
It’s tough to rebuild a relationship after a breach of trust Years ago, my husband took flying lessons. He wanted to complete his pilot’s license in order to fly a small plane. I supported his dream — both emotionally and … Continue reading