Butterfly Lesson
Last night, if you were my neighbour walking by our home, you may have thought someone was being murdered. My daughter’s screams and cries were piercing in the echo of the bathroom. Why was she...
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Recently, I overheard my son say, “It takes one to know one” in response to his sister’s teasing. She had called him a name and he retorted back with that line. The teasing stopped. What can you say in...
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My mother called me with the sad news that my uncle had passed away. He had just returned with his wife from playing cards when he said that he felt dizzy, put his head down, and died. I think that...
View ArticleDoes God Desire a Personal Relationship?
Woman Sitting Alone on a Bench by George Hodan Does God Desire a Personal Relationship? Starting Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer states: “The psalmist David said that the thing he wanted most was to be...
View ArticleCan I Assume How God Will Answer my Prayers?
Red bike by George Hodan Can I Assume How God Will Answer my Prayers? “Mommy, can you buy me a new bike?” It was a simple question asked by my daughter. I argued that she didn’t need a new bike; her...
View ArticleWhy Should We Be Obedient to God?
Walk in Obedience Dog with bone by Johnny Dod A while ago, I had a rather disturbing dream. In it, I was invited to participate in an illegal act. I knew that this was wrong, but my curiosity was...
View ArticleWhat’s the Value of a Hug?
What are the benefits of touch? First cuddle by Vera Kratochvil When I was in university, I took some interesting psychology courses as electives. One of my favourite classes was Abnormal Psychology. I...
View ArticleHow is God Like a Fire?
How is God Like a Fire? Burning fire by Petr Kratochvil The night was the same as the three that had preceded it. The sky was void of clouds and the air cooled dramatically to remind me that autumn...
View ArticleHow is the Parable of the Talents Relevant Today?
How is the Parable of the Talents Relevant Today? Reef tank and fish by Holly Chaffin The fish tank was propped in the corner of my dentist’s office. Nervous and anxious about my appointment, I...
View ArticleWhy I Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Cat-feline by Jaime Gisbert Why I Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff I held a baby shower at my home for my sister-in-law. It was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship and food. I especially liked visiting...
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