Church is not meant to be a spectator sport I drove my own snowmobile for over 20 years but recently gave up my sled in favour of riding on the back of my hubby’s. Riding on the back of a … Continue reading
Photo by Nate Johnston on Unsplash Jesus could return today I proclaim this past snowmobile season as the best yet. I can make such a bold statement because, as a passenger, I was able to sit back (literally) and enjoy the ride. I … Continue reading
I wasn’t prepared. My daughter broke out in a sweat on our drive to church. She rolled down the window to cool herself while I sat shivering in the back seat. Any other day in March, it would’ve been fine … Continue reading
Respect is necessary in recreation, work, and religion As snowmobilers in Ontario, we are required to buy a snowmobile trail permit through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) This allows us to legally use the trails and pays for the groomers’ … Continue reading
And how does it compare to wearing glasses? In John 3:3, Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” What does it mean to be born again? The … Continue reading
I was a follower of ‘Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers’ In high school, I attended the “church of the open bottle” at the Red Dog Tavern on Hunter Street in Peterborough, Ontario. My best friend, Monica, and I had … Continue reading
A deep freeze had descended on our province. Temperatures dipped to intolerable lows overnight but rose gradually over the course of the day — enough for us to take the chance to go for a snowmobile ride. But we had … Continue reading
Discovering what Jesus meant in Matthew 6:33 I’ve never liked memorization and lost every match when playing the Memory game. But as I approach my mid-50s, I’ve committed to improving my brain by playing Sudoku, word searches, and memorization. I’ve … Continue reading
A memoir of a Catholic girl’s high school years Through Trials to Triumph is the story of a Catholic teenage girl struggling with depression and dark thoughts about ending her life while grappling with her faith. It’s a recollection filled with … Continue reading
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been 6 months since my last confession. These are my sins. As I stood in line with my classmates, I repeated this phrase over and over in my mind. Anxiety filled … Continue reading