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When I first became a Christian, I found it tough to try to live up to Christ's standards. I wanted to remain the same, and Christ to be different. I wanted Him to accept who I was, instead of me accepting His terms of belief. I wanted … Read more
Colleen lives on the side of a mountain. When her children were both home, they begged for a pet. She reminded them that there was no one home all day. One spring, a kitten appeared at the door. She fed it, and made inquiries, and … Read more
Sometimes, when I playfully ask hubby if he loves me, he reams off his "proof list". It generally includes things like cutting the lawn, folding laundry, and loving me just the way I am! The English language includes only one word for … Read more
August had approached the midway point, and I had noted that the robins which bathed in the birdbath were gone. Yes, they had all taken flight and headed for a warmer climate; some who were very young were migrating for the first time. … Read more
As some of you know, I write several blogs on the Internet. I do this to widen the message that I feel that God has laid on my heart. Sometimes, I get e-mails from Christians around the globe who write to say how much a particular message … Read more
Ginger and Joey were brothers, and much like human brothers, these two cats had their spats. Ginger is a quiet, unassuming creature, placid and amiable. Joey, on the other hand, was quite the opposite: loud and boisterous, a regular … Read more
My husband's death in 2002 was not expected. We had no prior warning at all. Therefore, as a family, total, devastating shock was our first shared emotion. After this, we did have the comfort of the mutual belief and knowledge that my … Read more
During the summer, Zoë, now 15 months old, woke me up for an hour, during the early hours. Like all of us, she wanted some attention and loving from her dad. She wanted to remind me that I had not given her enough attention during the … Read more
Every now and then, I have to remind myself that Christ can return at any minute. I often take it for granted that the world will continue indefinitely and that the seasons will come and go, just as they usually do each year. But then, I … Read more
Last year, my son and I flew to a wedding in the United States. We are both living in the northern part of different provinces in Canada. We met in the airport in Calgary, Alberta, and proceeded from there. Upon arrival in a strange city, … Read more