I knew I would be posting a new article the day before New Year’s Eve, but for a long time, I wasn’t quite sure what to write about. Enter my knack for procrastinating. As I write this, it’s the day before the article is published XD. I thought and prayed about what powerful message I could give from the Word of God to push you into the new year. But then I thought, “Why not just have a good ol’ heart to heart chat?” Because if we could meet in real life, I’d sit you down wi

A couple Christmases ago, I heard an amazing sermon that has stuck with me ever since. The pastor preached about the shepherds that found baby Jesus in the stable. They probably expected to find the long-awaited King of the Jews in a palace or somewhere grand. However, they found Him in a dirty, smelly, and obscure stable. The shepherds probably couldn't believe that something so incredible and majestic could have come from an animals' stable. We see this sentiment carried t

As I mentioned to subscribers in last month's newsletter, I'm getting published again! This is my first ever fiction publication, and I'm so excited to be a part of this Christmas anthology written by young writers and published by Skillful Pen Press ! My short story follows Felicity Davis and Jan Chadwick as they experience an unforgettable Christmas. Felicity learns a valuable lesson from her friend Jan about what true beauty is when she delivers a delightful Christmas sur

Silent night Holy night All is calm All is bright... Have you ever noticed how peaceful and calm Nativity Scenes often are? It may look like a sweet picture of Mary cradling her baby in her arms with Joseph close-by while a few snowflakes gently fall to the ground outside. I hate to destroy this lovely scene, but can we be realistic for a minute here? First of all, it does not snow in the Middle East... Mary was likely not looking -- or even feeling, for that matter --

When Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is put away, and everyone has finished listing what they’re thankful for, what happens? Do we go...

I considered writing a post about patriotism, how God has blessed Canada over the years, fascinating Canadian history facts, or how much...

"It was the year Good Friday fell on a Monday..." as my grandfather used to say reflectively. I'm kidding ;) I just couldn't resist...

As Christmas nears, we often hear and talk about Mary, the mother of Jesus. But let’s take a closer look this week at this remarkable...

Have you ever realized just how discouraging it is to think about all the things you wish you had? Maybe it’s a new phone, more social...