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
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
When I look back over my life I am awed by the many stupid things that I did without suffering the full consequences of my actions. Such protection led me to wonder if I had a guardian angel. A guardian … Continue reading
8 Facts About Heaven Making friends is hard at any age but especially as we get older. Monica was my best friend in high school. She had a fantastically warped sense of humour. We made up nicknames for ourselves and … Continue reading
One of the gifts of the Spirit fueled my childhood imagination In my childhood room, the wall beside my bed featured blooming pink and purple flowered wallpaper. As a child, I would sometimes stretch out on my bed and pick … Continue reading
Heaven is a better place I don’t often watch the news on television. Instead, I receive the update for the day when my morning alarm goes off or while I’m on my drive to work. The 30-second update is usually … 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
The night I faced my worst imaginable fear Daylight Saving Time ends. Darkness begins. November. I’ve never really liked November. The colourful leaves have dropped, and the sun has lost its warmth. My best friend from university died in a … Continue reading
I guessed her age to be 17. She had dark brown, shoulder-length hair, and tattoos on both forearms. She seemed a bit standoffish. She may have been shy. We exchanged pleasantries but not much more. She was in my life … Continue reading
Over a year ago, my 7-month-old granddaughter passed away quietly in her sleep. Since that horrific day, the support of family, friends, neighbours, and acquaintances has been incredible. They’ve offered food, shoulders to cry on, and kind words. And I … Continue reading