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Jul
24
Lessons on Success: From a Christmas Gift Fail

Lessons on Success: From a Christmas Gift Fail

Our first dive into the world of puzzles was going to be intentional, romantic, relationship-building time together over a heart-warming scene that would take us back to days gone by. I thought it would be a simple pleasure to break up the winter blues. Who needs Norman Rockwell?
4 min read
Jul
17
Life Is a Series of Goodbyes

Life Is a Series of Goodbyes

I met Keith when I was 14 years old. I was attending our church, summer camp in Selkirk, Ontario and
3 min read
Jul
03
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

..hiking in the mountains just reminds me that God is here, and though He is so much bigger than me, He is also personal and created so much beauty for me and you.
3 min read
Jun
19
Question For You

Question For You

"One of life's greatest tragedies is to live it, without knowing why."
3 min read
Jun
05
You've Been Told to Follow Your Passion...But This Is Better

You've Been Told to Follow Your Passion...But This Is Better

If you and I want to live a meaningful life, we need to do more than follow our passion...we need to find our purpose.
3 min read
May
22
(You Get to...) Choose Your Pain

(You Get to...) Choose Your Pain

When it comes to pain...we can choose. When it comes to hardship...we can choose. In fact I want to encourage you today, that you can choose your hard. In fact, I would argue you likely already are.
4 min read
May
15
Okay, So Life Is Hard...Now What?

Okay, So Life Is Hard...Now What?

Give a level 3 problem level 3 effort and give a level 10 problem level 10 effort.
3 min read
May
08
"The Sooner You Learn This Lesson, the Better"

"The Sooner You Learn This Lesson, the Better"

The more we believe life "should" be easier, the more difficult it will be. Because we will lead to a constant state of frustration, blame and hopelessness.
2 min read
Apr
10
Let This Be a Lesson to You...And Me (Reflections on the Recent Ice Storm of Central Ontario)

Let This Be a Lesson to You...And Me (Reflections on the Recent Ice Storm of Central Ontario)

It was seemingly out of the blue that life around here went from normal to chaos...and everyone was in the same boat trying to survive.
2 min read
Mar
27
Still Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This...

Still Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This...

The headlines would lead most of us to think the end is near! But of course, that's what they want you to think, so you will keep watching. We have a hard time looking away from an accident (I dare you to try) and the media outlets know it.
3 min read