Month: April 2000

Lately, I have been convicted of my lack of focus on the things of God. It seems that the transition into my new marriage has not been without conflict. As my new husband and I attempt to adjust to the … Read more

As a Sunday School teacher, it never ceases to amaze me how God continually reveals Himself and His will in new ways through "old" scriptures. So many times in studying a lesson, I have been brought back to verses that … Read more

It was sudden death overtime. The goalie was poised in his net. The fans in the stands were silent. The goalie's opponent began to skate towards him. A slapshot was made toward the upper corner of the net. Instinctively, the … Read more

One of the hardest things that I have ever done in my life was to visit a friend in the hospital who was dying of cancer on the brain stem and the liver. I had just recently started visiting her. … Read more

Lately I have been watching some war movies. I like the way that they deal with some ethical issues. One thing I have noticed now is that in a lot of war movies you can usually find a group of … Read more

I was just checking my passport to make sure it was up-to-date. I like to keep it up-to-date in case I have the opportunity to travel. Sometimes I look through it and reminisce over the places I have had the … Read more

I like to be asked. "Asked for what?" I hear you say. Well — anything, I suppose. When I am asked to do something, it makes me feel needed, empowered, eager to help. These are really good feelings, and should … Read more

As we hear about the temptations and pressures that young people face these days, we wonder how we can protect them from yielding to the evil around them. Of course, we should teach our children to fear God and honour … Read more

"Shake it up, baby, twist and shout" – B. Russell/P. Medley When the first songs of Elvis Presley and Bill Haley and the Comets became popular, many adults of that generation immediately dismissed the songs as fads and, worse still, … Read more

Do you know that God knew you even before you were born? He formed each one as He wanted. He is the Potter and we are the clay. Each one of us is a precious child of God, a masterpiece, … Read more