I grew up in Kakabeka Falls, a small village in Northwestern Ontario. As a result of this upbringing, no matter where I have lived, no matter how big the urban centre, my heart is always drawn to small-town life. And I tell you, my heartstrings were tugged big time, as I traveled and experienced small […]
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Beautiful doors. The answer to a question I asked at the end of my previous post on grain elevators. The question? During your travels, is there something you are always drawn to, akin to my passion for grain elevators. A lovely lady commented and she was always drawn to doors, among other things. Brenda, this
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This summer during my epic road trip to and from Northwestern Ontario, I attempted to stop and take pictures of all grain elevators along the way. On the eastward portion of my journey, I traveled with my sister, Sharon. We were taking our Mother’s remains back to Kakabeka Falls, Ontario. Mom’s wish was to be
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Today, instead of putting a question as my subject line, I have given the answer. What is the question? First, let me tell you a story. I am a writer after all. This morning, as I was mopping the floor I was thinking about Horatio Spafford who wrote the well-known Christian hymn, It is Well with my
It is Well with my Soul. Read More
On Sunday I typically set aside time during the day for four things. (All four things do not happen every week, but that is just the way life goes.) The morning for attending church worship or a quiet time to myself and Jesus. Sunday afternoons are for my writing group. Sunday evenings are for visiting with friends
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In June, my sister and I will go on a road trip together. We are taking our Mother’s remains back for burial next to my father. I love road trips. I love maps. I love road signs. Even though this trip has a shadow of grief, there will be joy in sharing this journey with my sister. And
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The answer to this question finds its basis in the eternal nature of God himself. When God’s creativity found its expression by giving life to this earth and mankind, his plan and purpose was an everlasting relationship with his creation. He created humans in his image. He breathed into the bodies he made from dirt,
How Can God be with us Always? Read More
Since the death of my Mother, I wander around our empty apartment at a loss of what to do. On my desk is a lengthy to-do list, but, because of grief, I feel overwhelmed and paralyzed, unable to take action at times, because there are physical reminders of Mom everywhere. I have already done a
I distinctly remember two spankings when I was a child. Both delivered by my father. One instance was when I had disobeyed the rule I was not to go on the train tracks that ran near our house. Dad caught me on the tracks, and on the spot, without hesitation, he gave me a good
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As humans, we have a limited understanding of time and space, some more than others. Those who study and have a comprehension of quantum physics, understand time and space more than most, and I admittedly am one of those ‘most’. So, when we say God is eternal, it is difficult for us to comprehend what
When is God with us? Read More