Even the bad stuff? As a Christian, I‘ve struggled with the saying that “everything happens for a reason”. Especially the bad stuff. It sounds to me like it’s saying that God causes things to happen, good and bad. It suggests … Continue reading
How can we be free in heaven and not sin? I know that God created us to be in relationship with Him. He wanted us to have free will in order to choose to love Him. His perfect plan was … Continue reading
My interest in animals started as a child but when my own daughter was in grade school she regaled me with tales of animal facts. Some of these “facts” sounded outrageous and so I would research them and learned more … Continue reading
Experts share their number one Bible reading tip In 2015, I hosted a podcast called Health Matters where I interviewed leading health experts. Believing that Bible study and prayer are to the spirit what eating healthy and exercise are to … 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
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
The intensity of grief does change over time Two and a half years after her funeral, my family attended a service for our granddaughter at the Children’s Memorial Garden. This garden was put in place by the Bereaved Families of … Continue reading
I attended a ceremony at the Butterfly Garden for the unveiling of a bronze plaque engraved with my granddaughter’s name. Hers was number 17 on a list of 20 deceased children. I stood with my husband and parents alongside my … Continue reading
The funeral director quietly asked if we’d like to view the body. At my nod, she led me to the open door at the back of the room. “Take all the time you need.” Rows of chairs lined either side … Continue reading
My thoughts on mood swings and mood rings When I was a child I owned a mood ring. I wore it on occasion and watched the colour change from amber to deep purple to black. Inevitably it always landed on … Continue reading