If ever we needed a message of hope, it is now! Every day seems to bring more tragic news from around the world. At times, this sorrow...

Earlier this month we celebrated Valentine’s Day, a holiday celebrated around the world where people display their affection for one...

Valentine’s Day always takes my mind back to grade school. Remember those candy hearts that had messages on them? “You’re Sweet”, “True...

My aching body was half relieved, yet also sad that our National Lacrosse Tournament was over. It had been a long four days of battling...

It’s beautiful. The petals are white and the middle is golden yellow. There is a dash of pink coming from the center. It is simple but...

This time last year, I was struggling with the after-Christmas blues, but not the usual kind. I was trying to discern God’s direction...

"Then build an altar to the LORD your God here on this hilltop sanctuary, laying the stones carefully. Sacrifice the bull as a burnt...

I just love you Lord….but I don’t feel like that is enough. I’m such a mess. Because she loves me, I will rescue her. But is it enough to...

One of the beautiful things of a New Year is that it can give us a sense of a fresh start! God has designed our earth, so each day ends...

As New Year’s Day fast approaches, we think about what changes we want to make. It is always best to take some time to evaluate the past...

‘Tis the season … of Advent: the arrival of a notable person or event. Although the word does not appear in the Bible, the Church has...

Have you ever tried to put yourself in Mary’s shoes? She was part of a poor and devout Jewish family. She was engaged to be married to a...

Excursion One I was thinking it strange that Mary, the mother of Jesus would not be included in the hall of faith of Hebrews 11. Perhaps...

To reflect light, all I need to do is BE in its presence. It’s a beautiful concept really. The truth is that we are made to reflect our...

How amazing it is that the human body PHYSICALLY needs love, affection and nurturing to even grow. “Failure to thrive” in children is...

Handing out candy to the little ones this Halloween reminded me of an activity with my childhood friends after collecting our loot. We...

There is a season for everything. A time to mourn and a time to dance. Just a little over one month ago, my beloved mother went home to...

So often the focus in religion is to convict us of what terrible people we are and how we need to get right with God. We are told again...

I am amazed at the patience of my dog each morning while she waits for me to get ready to take her for a walk. The Lord has used her...

The days are cooler, squirrels are hiding walnuts, and a kaleidoscope of brightly colored leaves are drifting gently to the ground. The...

Can you think of a time when you were really persevering? Sometimes we can push through some very difficult things if we know the reward...

There are many days I long to stay at home and curl up in my comfy socks and sweatpants and shut out the world. Especially when the...

In all we do, it is important that we understand the underlying purpose behind it. If we do not grasp this, we will easily become...

They were swept in by the tide, mercilessly tossed by the waves, strewn about the white sands of the beach. Broken shells with sharp,...