*Scriptures are New Living Translation Our oldest three kids like to take their bows and arrows outside for target practice, their goal being to hit…
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Joy When the Waiting Ends
There was a morning when a child ran out the door to catch the bus. Late. Shoes in one hand, jacket in the other. Backpack hanging open.…
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Philippians 4:8-9 (ESV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is…
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I’ve heard a lot of pastors’ wives receive the advice to be careful whom you trust in your congregations and where you make friends. I…
View More Find Your PeopleWalking through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part Two
Nearly every Ontarian who lives near the US border travels to the United States at some point to shop in order to enjoy the greater…
View More Walking through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part TwoWhat do we do when we can’t do anything?
After a dozen years in ministry, I feel like I should be better at prayer than I am. I should be able to keep a…
View More What do we do when we can’t do anything?Messy Beautiful Friendship Reading Challenge
Join us for our Spring Reading Challenge! (more…)
View More Messy Beautiful Friendship Reading ChallengeWalking Through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part One
The tears first pooled, then pressed upon my eyelids, finally breaking over the edge and trickling down my face. My daughters and I were watching…
View More Walking Through Grief Joyfully with the Gospel, Part OneHymns and Hearts of Contentment
“For I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound.…
View More Hymns and Hearts of ContentmentJoy After the Fire
Since “joy” is our theme this year, I have been contemplating how to recognize and implement joy in my life. We have all been taught…
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