Dear Mom, As I listened to a young soldier recall the ‘explosion,’ and how he has had to come to terms with the amputation of his leg, my heart was so saddened. I concluded, there is what you call outer strength and then …
Dear Mom, During a fierce fire storm in Fort McMurray, Canada, I listened to a young man’s story, as he watched everything he owned go up in flames. “I felt like Job,” he said, “who, like me, lost everything, and amidst my devastation, …
Dear Reader, A tide is a fascinating occurrence. Every few hours enormous amounts of water, simply ebbs and flows. This phenomenon parallels with our everyday life, we too, have high and low tides. However, just as marine life swims deeper when the tide …
Dear Reader, God is the mender of broken hearts. In fact, the Bible says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Is there a ‘heart wound’ that you need healed today? God knew there would be situations in life that would …
Dear Reader, On occasion, God allows puzzling circumstances to occur in our lives. Queen Esther in the Bible is a perfect example. Armed with courage and steadfast faith, she trusted God, even when she did not understand His ways. God knows all things, …
Dear Reader, Moving. What a chore. No doubt, you have had your share of packing up and moving – most of us have! What a nuisance. However, I have good news. When Jesus comes again, there will be no more packing. He said, …
Dear Reader, You cannot hide from God. He is in the heavens, and roams the depths of the sea. He rides the wind, and circles the planets; He calls each star by name, and knows the exact number of galaxies in the skies. …
Dear Reader, Chances are you have experienced a virus lurking in your computer. At the most inconvenient time, the whole system crashes. The deceiver, our enemy, does the same to us. He creeps around trying to con us, hoping our lives will, “crash.” …
Dear Reader, Wisdom is priceless. If a solution to a particular dilemma has you bewildered, turn to the book of Proverbs. I assure you, insight and understanding will come, as you attentively read God’s word. God desires to guide you, to help you …
Dear Reader, Here is the, “Lord’s Prayer,” in my own words: “Dear God, wise, loving and powerful, may your will be done in everything today. Please give me my daily necessities and forgive my sins, as I forgive those, I know I should. …
Dear Reader, This year is almost in the history books and what’s done is done. The good news is: you can start fresh tomorrow and to ensure change, commit to forgetting the past – both good and bad. The good has a tenacity …
Dear Mom, Imagine the shepherd’s surprise on the night of Jesus’ birth. They were simply watching their sheep, like all the other nights, when suddenly everything changed. Kind of like a mother – doing ordinary things on an ordinary day…when, out-of-the-night-sky an angel …
Dear Mom, I encourage you sweet Mom, refuse to be weighed down with past sins, failures and wrong choices; and don’t waste another minute feeling guilty. We beat ourselves up for things we should have done the, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” mentality. To move …
Dear Mom, As hard as it is, don’t be discouraged in your child’s maturity progress. Every child develops at a different rate. Ask any farmer and they will tell you: seeds – generally – grow – slow. As you patiently wait and water, …
Dear Mom, Everyone needs a great friend, especially a mom. We dream about someone who is loyal, trustworthy and kind. A friend you can open up your heart too, and they will hold it gently. We visualize a friend who would never leave …
Dear Mom, God is looking for Moms, who are looking for Him. With your solitary life, God can do abundantly, more than you can imagine. The Bible says, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8, NJKV) What …
Dear Mom, While out for a walk in the middle November, in Canada, I saw the, “Last rose of summer,” literally. Here was a lone rose, blooming so beautifully, tucked in close to the brick of a house. Even after some driving rain, …
Dear Mom, If you are completely burnt out – often up until the wee hours of the morning trying to accomplish all your tasks, I pray that God renews your strength today. The Bible says when we are weak and completely spent, He …
Dear Mom, During this fall season, once again, the climate shifts and I am reminded that nothing on earth stays the same. I never liked change as a young mom; I found it too disruptive in my family’s routine, however, change is like …
Dear Mom, It had been a rainy fall and the field was laden with pumpkins. Usually, as a family, we all gathered them together, but on this particular day no one wanted to help. Irritated, I stomped out to the muddy field myself. …
Dear Mom, Sometimes we walk by faith; like flying through clouds in an aircraft. All of the sudden the blue sky is gone, and we cannot see a thing but white mist. What if we started to doubt the route and considered asking …
Dear Mom, A quick-tempered person finds themselves in all kinds of trouble. You either know someone with a short fuse, or sweet Mom – it’s you! Oftentimes we bury hurt and pain, without ever taking the time to work through it, and unfortunately, that …
Dear Mom, When my oldest child was 15, the others were 13, 11, 3, 2. Raising older ones, and little ones at the same time, felt like I was being s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d as a mother – somewhat similar to an elastic band. Perhaps you …
Dear Mom, There is a purpose for everything under the sun. A time to work and a time to relax. A time to laugh and a time to cry. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to speak …
Dear Mom, All the books in the world doesn’t prepare you for the reality of parenting. Thankfully, we have a Heavenly Father who understands us, and understands our children, perfectly. I was talking to a mom with identical twins, and she said in …
Dear Mom, There were many times, in my decades of mothering five children, that I didn’t know what to do. Thankfully, I knew, who did know what I should do. At this point, I would climb the stairs to my bedroom, close the …
Dear Mom, We all have the same enemy, the evil one. The Bible says he roars around like a lion seeking to destroy. Remember, he is only roaring and making noise; trying to paralyze you with fear, for one reason or another. I …
Dear Mom, If you are parenting on your own, allow me to encourage you today, through the single mother Hagar in the Bible. She was used, mistreated and thrown away; probably exactly how you feel. Hagar only had God, and no doubt, sobbed …
Dear Mom, Questions. We have all wondered why certain things have happened in our lives. However, while reading through the book of Job, I have my doubts that Job would recommend questioning God’s actions. He tried demanding answers from God and when God …
Dear Mom, If you think you can – you can, if you think you can’t – you are right. Watch your words. They will inspire or tire you. If we speak defeat, we will receive defeat. Why don’t you try; instead of negativity, …
Dear Mom, I was visiting with a close friend one day and poured my heart out to her. Things had been going dreadfully wrong for months and day-to-day mothering was getting the best of me. Over a cup of coffee, I exclaimed, …
Dear Mom, Children often, ‘act out’ as their only means of expressing, “Something is not right in my world.” As mothers, our reactions must be more mature than their outbursts. I heard a quote once that carried me through many troubles, “Blessed are …
Dear Mom, It was God’s idea that you should be born a precious girl. He saw your tiny body while still in your mother’s womb and knit you all together and confirmed, “She’s good!” It is God that gave you life, and He …
Today, I would like to bless my Dad. He’s 85 this year and still a warrior. No, he doesn’t duke it out at 80+ years old (ha) however, he does engage in the battle of prayer. Dad knows, God hears him when he …
Dear Mom, As moms, we are often pulled in many different directions. If you have little ones, you’re physically exhausted and if you have big ones, your mentally exhausted, and if you have both, – your physically and mentally worn out. From …
Dear Mom, You probably have done this: thrown a stone into the water and observed the ripples; they flitter on and on. Sweet Mom, I know that you’ve noticed, the current of your life affects everyone around you. As a mom of …
Dear Mom, Have you ever planted a “Tree seed?” The instructions were to plant the seeds and when the seedlings start to mature, pick out the best two and discard the rest. Kind of shocking really, but that’s the instructions. I am …
Dear Mom, Hope is unwavering faith. It is seeing in your mind’s eye a promise, something not yet a reality. It’s visualizing your children staying on the right course; it’s seeing a dream come to pass. Hope is a steadfast confidence of …
Dear Mom, God wanted your children on planet earth, and gave them to you. They need you to believe in them sweet Mom, and sometimes you will be the only one that does. Allow me to encourage you, always defend your offspring, …
The resurrection of Jesus, sets Christianity apart from all other faiths. The mere fact that the broken body of the crucified Christ, received life again, and slipping out of grave clothes, He walked out of a dark tomb and appeared to many – …
I wonder what thoughts were in Mary’s mind as she lingered near the cross of her Son. Was she too hoping for a miracle? Her heart must have been breaking, surely angels would come and rescue heaven’s own – how could this be …
Good Friday is only good for us. For the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the world, it was not a good Friday. The unfair trial, false accusations, and the humiliating spectacle they made of the Lord Jesus …
Dear Mom, We all have had conversations and said things we wished we could take back. The Psalmist in the Bible must have said a few random things himself as He asks God to help him keep his mouth shut! Every now and …
Dear Mom, Do not lose control of the only person that you can control – yourself. To give into anger or resort to resolving a conflict in an uproar will only cause more loss of control. To stay in control when everything is …
Dear Mom, God’s mercies are new every day. He does not reprimand you for yesterday; never writes you off for wrong deeds, does not give you the silent treatment nor does He make sure you pay for messing up. Sweet Mom, every morning …
I watched a fascinating documentary. A lone polar bear was caught in a quick spring thaw. This big fella had been enjoying the end of winter; relaxing in the sun and frolicking on the ice, until the warm sun caught him by surprise …
Dear Mom, Perhaps you have just received some disappointing news. Disappointments are so hard. Be assured sweet Mom, nothing takes God by surprise. He often corrects situations in roundabout ways, so be patient and see how everything turns out. One thing for sure, …
Dear Mom, Integrity is the character trait that connects the dots. When you know what you should, or should not do, integrity links the mind and body as one allowing the right choice or decision to be made. It is a virtue that …
Dear Mom, “I will trust and not be afraid.” I have voiced this truth thousands of times under my breath in all kinds of situations. If anxiety is overriding your peace and fretting is replacing your sleep; if worry is draining your life …
Can you imagine becoming a king at 8 years old? This happened in Bible times to a young boy named Josiah (btw, I have a son Josiah – just love the name!) At 8 years of age, Josiah was crowned King. His story …
Dear Mom, Satan seems to find extra pleasure in attacking God’s strongest forts. The closer you draw nearer to God, the fiercer his attacks. He is after your faith sweet Mom, pure and simple. He wants you to think God doesn’t care; that …
Dear Mom, Life can get awfully messy. Try as you might to take a couple steps forward – you go back again a couple steps. Life’s interruptions are simply unavoidable. When my Grandpa was still alive, I would discuss various situations with him …
Dear Mom, I listened to the story of a young married couple, who, in spite of her fiancé’s paralyzing accident their love endured. This beautiful young lady could have walked away and no one would have faulted her really – however, her …
Happy New Year’s I love New Year’s Day. It’s my favourite day of the whole year. It’s new, fresh and full of promise – miracles. “Miracles are supernatural events that supersedes natural laws”. Do you need a few of these this year? Last …
Dear Mom, God knows the secrets of the heart. Everything you have ever done or even thought of doing, God is aware; there is no hiding from Him. He loves us sweet Mom, regardless of our failures and foolish choices. I know …
The Night Everything Changed As darkness fell, nothing was out-of-the-ordinary. The shepherds were in the fields with their sheep, possibly reclining with their back against a rock (uncomfortable!) – watching, like every other night. Can you imagine their surprise, when right before their …
Silent Night, Holy Night. Christ is born. A week or two before the holidays, I try to read the Christmas story everyday; I don’t want to miss a fresh thought. Today, I marvelled at Joseph. He had already chosen Mary to be …
I love Mary and one day I will meet her. Right now she is with Jesus, her earthly Son – the Lamb of God who took away the sin of the world – what a story. Mary’s resolved willingness to obey the angel’s …
Dear Mom, When the angel Gabriel came to the elderly priest Zechariah saying that his prayer had been heard, he was puzzled. Having long since given up praying for a son, he had moved on. Sweet Mom, have you given up on a …
Dear Mom, If you don’t know what to do, the Bible says to “inquire” of the Lord. The implication here is to ask for God’s direction. Just the other day I needed clarity as to what to do about a situation. I asked …
This day shouts, “start over” the old is gone and the new has come. The apostle Paul in the Bible certainly understood the concept of “the old is gone and the new has begun”. He needed a “do-over”. Read his story and you …
Dear Mom, If you are completely burnt out – often up until the wee hours of the morning trying to accomplish all your tasks, I pray that God renews your strength today. The Bible says when we are weak and completely spent, He …
We had hoped this day would never come, however, when we heard the sound of the horn, we knew it was time to go. King Nebuchadnezzar had constructed a statue of himself and everyone, unbelievably, was to bow to his image. There was …
Dear Mom, During this fall season, once again, the climate shifts and I am reminded that nothing on earth stays the same. I never liked much change as a young mom; I found it too disruptive in my family’s routine, however, change is …
The day dawned like the one before – bright and sunny. The young student laced her runners, snapped on her water belt and she was off. Early morning jogs are the best – she hoped today she’d clear the fog in her …
Dear Mom, Sometimes we walk by faith; like flying through clouds in an aircraft. All of the sudden the blue sky disappears; we cannot see around us or even in the distance. Maybe we start to question our route and consider grabbing the …
Her plane landed. She retrieved her luggage and quickly walked towards the arrival doors. When they opened, that’s when I saw her. I watched this young lady scan the crowd for the familiar face she had come to see. I’d say she was …
Dear Mom, Philippians could be named the “mental health book of the Bible”. I heard it once said, “read Philippians every day for one month and your discouragement will disappear”. Sweet Mom, just for today, instead of scrolling through Instagram, why not read …
Dear Mom, Whenever you are not sure what to do, set aside your own human reasoning and listen for the quiet voice of God. As you take a few moments each day to read your Bible, even learn a verse by heart during …
Dear Mom, The psalmist David had been discouraged; in fact, he describes himself as having perplexity of mind and in despair. Mothers can relate; some days you feel like you are loosing your mind – everyone wants a piece of you! From …
Dear Mom, Perhaps you are going in all different directions – exhausted, discouraged and overwhelmed. Sweet Mom, slow down. You will fall apart unless you take a moment to recoup each day. Turn your phone over, make a cup of tea and stop. …
Dear Mom, Naomi was in deep despair. First her husband died, and then her two sons. Can you imagine such a situation? Life was nothing but hardship for Naomi. However, God continued to write her story and weaved a remarkable turn of events. …
Dear Mom, You can never rise above your character sweet Mom. Your husband and kids know who you really are; whew, scary isn’t it? There’s never any faking it at home! I know as mothers, we want to do the best for our …
When you get married you have these lofty thoughts on what marriage will be like. Cooking beautiful 4 course candlelight dinners – you’ve found each other and whew – off you go … I too had the same thoughts decades ago and still …
Dear Mom, A quick-tempered person finds themselves in all kinds of trouble. You either know someone with a short fuse, or sweet Mom, that’s you. Oftentimes we bury hurt and pain without ever taking the time to work it through and unfortunately, that never …
When God Delays His Answer What do you do when you pray and do not receive the answer you were hoping for? How do you cope when your prayers go unanswered? When your world goes dark, how do you keep trusting in an …
Dear Mom, It’s Friday. You made it another week. Praise God. To counteract the negative influences that bombard you everyday, an abundance of truth will need to be deposited. By reading the Bible daily and applying its principles, you will become wise. Sweet …
Dear Mom, As women, we are often pulled in all different directions – doing good things – but are they the “best” things? When we live exhausted, going this way and that – step back and ask God what He wants you to …
Dear Mom, There is a purpose for everything under the sun: a time to work, a time to relax, a time to laugh, a time to cry, a time to keep, a time to throw away, a time to speak, a time to …
Dear Mom, Raising kids is hard and the books don’t properly prepare you for this reality. A tip on correcting your children. Of course, we try to stay in control ourselves and second, if you can – correct them in private. It’s embarrassing …
Dear Mom, There is a story in the Bible concerning a leader facing an impossible situation. Baffled as to how to conquer his battles, he prayed and God showed him what to do. Perhaps today sweet Mom, you too are bewildered about …
Dear Mom, After a very tiring day of meeting everyone’s needs, Jesus and His disciples escaped to the “peace of the sea”. At some point during the night, a storm arose and with Jesus so exhausted, He didn’t hear a thing. Sweet Mom, …
Dear Mom, Life is full of delays of one sort or another. Be it a late start, crying babies, a red light or the dreaded irritation, the slowest line at the grocery store – something is always forcing us to slow down. Jesus …
I love watching the Olympics. Doesn’t matter if it’s winter or summer – I’m always inspired by athletes. The Olympics in Rio 2016, can now be live streamed anytime, anywhere. Quite remarkable. Olympic athletes are the best of the best. To even qualify …
Dear Mom, In desperation, we often make quick promises to God. Please God do “this” and I promise I’ll do “that”. Hannah of old vowed as well; “if you give me a child, I’ll give him back to you”. To her that …
Dear Mom, Consider these ducks on the lake – at first glance they appear to be floating aimlessly, however, underneath the water those little feet are moving a mile a minute. Sweet Mom, I know you are probably moving as fast as these …
Start Fresh One day we had a herd of cows delivered to the farm. It was suppertime and I expected my husband home any minute, however, the delivery truck arrived a few minutes early and I shuttered, “oh noooooooo, I need the delivery guy …
Dear Mom, Life is similar to a relay race; along the way you will “tag” a range of people. Some mom friends stay with you briefly, while others keep in step for a while. And then there will be a few who …
Dear Mom, I heard of a young couple whose first-born child had Downs Syndrome. A few years later, listen in on the Dad’s thoughts … “My young son’s birth was the worse day of my life and also the best. I have leaned …
“I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; It’s surface was covered with nettles; It’s stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I …
Dear Mom, Dirt and diapers. Some days that is the extent of a mother’s day – changing diapers and sweeping up dirt. Sweet Mom, allow me to remind you – things do not always appear as they seem! The eternal little soul you …
Dear Mom, If you are parenting on your own, allow me to encourage you through the single mother Hagar in the Bible. She was used, mistreated and thrown away; Hagar only had God and to Him she sobbed out her sorrows. Sweet Mom, …
This World Is Not Our Home In the last few years’ peace around the globe has vanished. You don’t have to look far to realize, this world is not our home. It seems every week there is another attack somewhere on our planet …
Dear Mom, While it is excellent to have a wise mentor or friend, God extends a friendship to you that is beyond compare. He listens intently, cares completely and knows what you should do in every circumstance. He has all wisdom, keeps your …
Dear Mom, A teenager’s cry: Who will love me just for me? Does anyone care? Can I ever be forgiven for being so dumb? Will I make it? Do I have what it takes to succeed in life? Dear sweet Mom, you and …
Dear Mom, Children often “act out” as their only means of expressing “something is not right in my world”. As mothers, our reactions must be more mature than their outbursts. I heard a quote once that carried me through many troubles, “blessed …
Dear Mom, Wisdom comes from following God’s pattern for living, having plenty of common sense and doing what is right. Your actions and reactions have an affect on your home’s thermometer. When I was in my mothering years, periodically I would ask …
Doing Good There are needy people all around us. You don’t have to look far to find someone to encourage. While on his way to work one day, my son saw a man sleeping on a park bench. A quick thought entered his …
Dear Mom, This summer, take a little time out to recharge. All too soon schedules and the oh-so-daily-routine will begin again, so take time to slow down. It would be nice to just float around on a catamaran, however, chances are that’s not …
Dear Mom, As I trekked along a dusty path in a needy nation, my heart was steadily breaking. I could not help but think that Jesus came to set every captive free, bring relief to the afflicted and love to the downtrodden. In …
The Shepherd’s Psalm – Psalm 23 This Psalm has been a favourite to millions. I memorized this Psalm as a child and have never forgotten it. Sheep and shepherds are referred to over and over in the Bible. In Genesis 4, Abel was …
Dear Mom, My last child of five is now married. After almost 4 decades, they all have their own address. My goal for them was to know Jesus – pure and simple. Sweet Mom, reflect the Christ you love and want them to …
Dear Mom, Suddenly, God can swoop in and change everything. Always keep hopeful in your situation. You just never know when God will say “enough” and sweet Mom when He says “enough” then the trial is over. I’m waiting for answers to prayer. …
The Highlighting Miracle When my daughter was in grade 12, she visited a home for orphans in Kenya. She was chatting with them about school in North America and when she took out her books to keep caught up with her schooling, they …
Dear Mom, My 90-year-old friend told me one day, “I know I have fruit bearing years left. I don’t want to spoil it, I will not complain about anything”. She smiled quietly and said, “I will continue to lay up treasures in heaven, …
Our Perfect Father Since today is Father’s Day, it is fitting to say – I have such a good earthly father. He’s so kind, loving and generous, he’s just plain wonderful – I’m so blessed to be the daughter of such a good …
Dear Mom, I just want to remind you of an important truth today, God is with you. You may not understand what is going on, but God does. At this very moment He is watching your every step; nothing escapes His attentive …
GOD’S WILL God’s will is not complicated. If you sense a green light from the spirit of God within you, meaning, you have prayed about the situation at hand and do not see any red flags; then there is a good possibility you …
No Complaining Murmuring and complaining is just plain horrible. You dislike it in your kids and in their parents, it’s worse, we should know better. I’ve tried not to be a complainer, however, let me tell you about one complaint. My bed …
Dear Mom, Be careful not to make a major decision during a crisis point in your life. During these times your emotions are inclined to rule and cannot be trusted. Sweet Mom, don’t answer too quick, breathe deeply and let your words be …
Dear Mom, Drudgery. Mothers sure know the meaning of that word! Much of our efforts in the home is repetitive, as you may have noticed … and for the most part … goes unnoticed. Very early on in my mothering I learned an …
Dear Mom, One day, it just so happened that two heartbroken widows Ruth and Naomi, travelled back to Naomi’s home-country. Needing food, it just so happened that Ruth gleaned in the field of a distant relative named Boaz, who just so happened to …
Do Not Worry The Bible says not to worry about anything. Ponder that for a moment. Not-to-worry-about-anything. That’s intense. My Mom heard a quote once and when she detects worry in herself (or me!) she says, “worry is needless, useless and godless”. She’s …
Dear Mom, In the evening, reflect on your day. What you did well, thank God – what you did wrong, ask His forgiveness. Refuse to carry over today’s frustrations into your brand new tomorrow. We all fail sweet Mom and don’t get …
Fort Mac Burning – May 2016 If you live in North America, chances are you have watched footage of the wild fires burning in the northern oil town of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada. Fort Mac looked like something out of the movies. …
Dear Mom, Whenever you are not focused on your immediate task “pray”; which in simple terms means “commune with God”. Develop the habit of conversing, mulling over situations and asking God’s opinion on all matters. You will find your personal relationship with God …
Dear Mom, Know today you are set apart by God. To be “set apart” means you are not ordinary, not just another mother on the roster of life. God has no favourites and regardless of your mistakes, in His eyes, you are …
Thoughts on Heaven I’ve heard about heaven. Read about heaven. Thought about heaven … and am looking forward to going to heaven – but I’ve never been there. My grandpa is there; He’s already made the trip. So has my grandma, aunts, father-in-law, …
Dear Mom, Mothering challenges us to the limit and oftentimes stretches us beyond measure. Some days you are able to remain calm; on other days, you can boil over in a minute. Sweet Mom, when you have a bad day and before you …
Dear Mom, I was visiting with a close friend one day and poured my heart out to her. Day-to-day mothering was getting the best of me. “I just won’t make it” I cried, “everything is going wrong”. She replied, “you will make it. …
Noah and God’s Promise If you were able to listen in on a conversation between Noah and his family, perhaps you would have heard something like this … “Father, the deafening sound of continuous rain is grating on our nerves. Please tell us …
Dear Mom, Miriam was a very courageous mother of the Bible. Completely hiding her baby boy from tyrants, she devised a plan to save her son. It worked. Her little boy was rescued by a queen and grew up in a palace. …
Dear Mom, Mother’s Day has just passed; I trust your children made you feel loved. I’ve been thinking of Mary, Jesus’ Mom. Imagine being chosen as a teenager to participate in such a remarkable story. We too are “chosen mothers” and have specific …
Things I’ve Learned from a Godly Mom My Mom is my friend. Here’s what she taught me. 1. Love God. 2. Love your husband. 3. Love your children. 4. Love life. Now here’s a little more … Mom is fair, consistent and trustworthy; …
Dear Mom, It was God’s idea that you should be born a little girl and grow into a beautiful woman. He saw your tiny body while still in your mother’s womb; He knit you all together and concluded “she is good”! Dear sweet …
Dear Mom, You know how busy mornings go – on one such morning, a Dad woke up his little daughter for day care. “Sweetheart”, he said, “we’re running late this morning, we’ll have to eat breakfast on the fly”. She heard, “this morning …
CHARIOTS OF FIRE The movie “Chariots of Fire” tells the story of a runner who competed in the 1924 Olympics. We learn so much from those who have gone before us; especially those who have walked with God and leave us a great …
Dear Mom, Have you ever felt like you cannot carry on? I’m sure you have. I recall one Sunday morning, sitting in a pew at church – totally exhausted. Life seemed overwhelming. Amid my tears I prayed, “Lord, please speak to me today …
Dear Mom, It’s the start of another week. Allow me to remind you sweet Mom, there is no substitute for your own personal time with God. It is in this quiet place that your strength is renewed. Simply be still for a few …
WAITING GAME – Answers to Prayer All my children have worked in the food industry. Often while preparing food orders, they’ve come across some impatient customers; especially since we’ve grown accustomed to instant everything. So to wait … well … no one likes …
Dear Mom, A soft answer takes the sting right out of a quarrel. In the heat of a discussion, keep your cool. Watch your words during a frustration moment and … if you cannot think of anything good to say, just say nothing. …
Dear Mom, While reading the story of Ruth in the Bible, her godly character is admired. Wise, loyal and optimistic, are just a few words to describe this young lady. Despite the tragic loss of her husband, she still trusted in God. …
God Is For You Has satan ever tricked you into doing something you know you shouldn’t? Of course he has – he’s the biggest scammer ever. His ultimate trick; fooling Adam and Eve into thinking they could become as wise as God. Our …
Dear Mom, Morning, noon and night will I pray, says the Psalmist. Motherhood can be so tiring, his advice is a good idea. Whisper a prayer upon rising, during the noon hour and before bed – that way your day is enclosed. I …
Dear Mom, Do not lose control of the only person you can control – yourself. To give into anger or resort to resolving a conflict in an uproar, will only cause more “loss of control”. Handle situations the way God would have you …
ATHLETES DON’T QUIT Athletes are such an inspiration to me. I love watching these warriors compete. They always “do what it takes” to win at their game. Take for example, bobsledders. They descend down giant ditches of solid ice, at bizarre speeds, in …
Dear Mom, God’s kingdom works in reverse, humility before honour. Motherhood is a long lesson in selflessness. Regardless of how we handled yesterday’s challenges, every morning we can start fresh. The goal is to have more days that are productive, good and happy, …
Dear Mom, On the farm in early spring, the smell of old winter leaves burning says, “winter has passed”! The old literally goes up in smoke, to make way for the new growth underneath. Sometimes sweet Mom, we need to rid ourselves …
Have you ever wondered if God really leads His people? Does He really go before them and make a way when there seems to be no way? This last month I have been reading through the book of Exodus in the Old …
Dear Mom, I trust you are reading your Bible each day. Everything you need to be a godly woman is written in God’s Word. Often we surf the net or read all kinds of books, trying to find a formula to live right, …
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do We have all felt overwhelmed and just didn’t know what to do at times. Didn’t know what decision to make and didn’t know which way to turn. Jehoshaphat, (what a name!) in the …
On occasion, God allows puzzling circumstances to occur in our lives. Things we don’t understand. Queen Esther in the Bible is a perfect example. We pick up the story when she was living with her uncle Mordecai. Clearly, something terrible must have happened …
Resurrection Morning! While it was still dark, Mary inched her way towards the tomb of her beloved Jesus. Deep sadness had enveloped her for days. She had to go. She had to see where He was, where they laid him to rest; the …
So Great A Price I watched with fascination a documentary on lions. In particular, a pride of starving lions. They had encircled quite a group of elephants and were staring down their supper – their babies … baby elephants. The grown elephants growled, …
FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY Since I have a hockey lovin’ family and live where it’s cold in the winter, I have watched a lot of hockey … and when play-offs happen, it ups the anti. It almost seems like players and coaches …
DRESSED FOR BATTLE If you watch the news for more than 1 minute, you know there are many battles being fought in the world today. We have all seen the eyes of a soldier in combat, dressed for battle. Their resolve is fixed; …
Despised by 10 Brothers Can you imagine being despised by 10 brothers? Poor Joseph. Through no fault of his own, he was hated , rejected and shunned by all 10. To refresh the story in your mind … he was the second youngest …
We Are Not Home Yet I remember my first mission venture. After 17 hours flying time, not to mention layovers – I arrived at the airport … not at my destination which was 2 hours up country; just at the airport. I looked …
I love watching the Winter and Summer Olympics. Listening to athletes share their journey to excellence and watching them perform; is just plain wonderful. They have such perseverance and grit – all of them reaching the top of their game. You can be …
You have probably heard the story of David and Goliath. David was small in stature and Goliath, a hulk of a human being. In Bible days he was called a giant. To refresh your memory, David was a shepherd boy keeping watch over …
For a myriad of reasons, Moms often make the mistake of hanging on to their adult children. The reality is, as hard as it is – they have grown up and the past is the past and it is past. As Moms, that’s tough. …
If you have ever travelled to the West Coast of the United States, you have seen the gigantic Redwoods. They are said to be the tallest trees on earth and interestingly, require the heavy coastal fog to thrive. Heavy coastal fog. The kind of …
A “VALENTINE” KIND OF LOVE Valentine’s Day is all about love. However, perhaps you are reading this and your love has not come into view … or your love is gone … as a result you don’t want to read about Valentine’s Day. …
A High View I love looking down from an aircraft. As the fields take on the look of a patchwork quilt, while rivers meander through towns and mountains alike, yes, the view from above is breathtaking. There is order. The Bible says: “Then God …
Job’s Troubles If you read the Bible, you will be familiar with the life of Job. Through no fault of his own, he came up against a lot of trouble. Job had been very successful and served God faithfully. One day, his name …
NOT PROMISED TOMORROW I will never forget one day in Grade 10. We were sitting at our desks, half asleep, usual for a Monday morning, listening to the hum of the announcements. Really no one was paying attention until … The principle came …
A FEW GOOD FRIENDS I’m sure you have found this to be true, good friends are hard to find. Whether you are in grade school, high school, college or later in life, loyal friends are few. Often we expect acquaintances to assume a …
Resist the Enemies Lies The devil tortures with fear. He whispers: “Your kids will buckle when faced with decisions. They won’t stand up for themselves. They will follow the crowd. They won’t walk away when they should. They won’t have any backbone. They …
YOUR PRAYER IS HEARD! The Christmas season has just passed, however, I love the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. They prayed and prayed for a child – and nothing. Year after year they hoped – and still nothing. Finally resigning themselves to “nothing”, they …
Course Mess Up What’s a student to do? When … The college or university you are attending gives you the wrong information and you end up not having the right courses to graduate? Or, perhaps you’ve been working on a specific degree believing …
It had been a busy day and I kept moving from morning to night, actually, with a new baby in the house, I was moving in the middle of the night as well. It was bedtime for my other two and I had …
Playing any sport forces you to persevere. Playing on a team produces cooperation. When my five children were young, we encouraged them to play all kinds of sports. Not really because of me, I might add, it was their Dad who loved sports …
Happy New Year! As we chatted over breakfast, a friend smiled and said “I love a New Year. I kind of messed up a bit last year, it’s so great to start fresh again!” How we all need to “start fresh again”. Today, …
JOY TO THE WORLD – THE LORD HAS COME! As Christmas week draws to a close – I trust you have slowed the pace and had a few moments to savour the Christmas story. It’s full of wonder. I wonder why would God …
Christmas Suddenlies! “And “suddenly” there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men”. Luke 2: 13,14 “SUDDENLY”! I love the suddenlies. My uncle affirms, …
It’s Christmas – Say Yes! What if the individuals in the Christmas story didn’t say “yes?” What if they said “that’s too much to ask, I can’t do it”. Or, “what will people think, what you are saying is impossible”. I’m so glad …
In Need Of Courage Today? How could a blind climber scale Mr. Everest? I know, I couldn’t believe it to be true either. I listened with fascination as I watched his interview. To climb Mt. Everest with sight is a gruelling undertaking, but …
God Redeems Broken Women Have you ever felt like a broken woman? Thought your life was ruined? Let me tell you the story of Rahab. She was a broken woman. Her profession … well, unprofessional. Though Rahab’s lifestyle was shameful, God saw her …
Forgetting the Past and Looking Ahead “Forgetting things behind you” Philippians 3:13 The writer of this truth was the apostle Paul. He sure needed to forget what was behind him. Perhaps you know his story from reading the New Testament. Paul was a dreadful …
Awe Christmas. Snow falling gently, Christmas music playing, baking cooling – isn’t it a shame that everyday doesn’t feel like Christmas? Perhaps your day looks nothing like this idyllic image. Sure Christmas is right around the corner but as a Mom, you’re stressed …
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