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 black and stayed there. But it didn’t always … Continue reading
Three is powerful in writing, working, and in the Bible This past weekend, I witnessed two phenomena that I’ve never seen before. Three hummingbirds flew by me Hummingbirds are not social birds and they usually only come together to mate … 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
And why I believe that being in nature alone can’t replace it Years ago, my small church group studied Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God by Gary L Thomas. In his book, Thomas highlights a variety of ways that we … Continue reading
And other superstitions surrounding death “Is that bird Talia?” my great-nephew asked. “No, no. The pretty red cardinal symbolizes her saying hello from heaven,” I explained. He scrunched up his nose and raised an eyebrow. But when I went to … 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
The game glorifies tasteless things in the name of “humour” I’m a garage sale junkie. Every Saturday from May to September, I rise early and head out the door in search of local garage sales. I love finding a deal. … Continue reading
How my brother started an honouring tradition Years ago, my eldest brother, Roger, shared with us his eulogy. Not one that he wrote about himself but rather one that he had written for each of us. He didn’t want to … Continue reading
Thankfulness is not just for Thanksgiving In 1998, I separated and moved with my two young children back to my hometown. Unable to afford a house on my own, we moved into my older brother’s home. Looking for a job … Continue reading
I first learned about the gift of prophecy while reading my Bible. In 2001, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and spent many hours in Bible study. I attended group Bible studies and read my own Bible and … Continue reading