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Sweet cherries are not grown in Alberta, Canada, so when my husband and I travel to the neighbouring province of British Columbia, we sometimes buy a 20-pound box of them. We can't eat the whole boxful, so I like to bottle them for winter … Read more
Young children can hide in the craziest places. "Levi, do you want to play hide-and-seek with Pop?" "Okay." "You hide, and Pop will find you." I sat in my recliner. He scampered off for the kitchen. "Ready or not, here I come," I … Read more
When I was two years old, we emigrated from England to Canada. Over the years, I have made numerous trips back to England both as a child and as an adult. My most recent trip was in May 2024, in which I took the ashes of both my parents … Read more
There are a number of renovation television shows which I really enjoy. I find it both fascinating and awesome to see how a good contractor can transform a poorly functioning home into something totally different so that it works for the … Read more
It was a typical Sunday morning with a full house ready for worship. The singing and music were uplifting, the prayers were heartfelt, and God was obviously moving by His Spirit. What wasn't typical was the fact that I had had an … Read more
Sometimes, I get frustrated with God, especially when my prayers of concern take a while to be answered. I'm usually a patient person, but when I get anxious, I can't help feeling that God is either ignoring me or doesn't understand the … Read more
Almost a year ago, I was in between two options concerning a major decision in my life, and I was really expecting a definite answer from God. During those two weeks, I wasn't settled, and I didn't do a lot of my normal, necessary … Read more
A few weeks ago, I was standing in line at my local drugstore when I overheard an interaction between a customer and the pharmacy assistant. "Mrs. X, how are you doing today?" I looked back to see who Mrs. X was because of the kindness … Read more
After four years, the time has come once again for the Olympic games! The wall-to-wall excitement this summer has already started with each nation's team selections in June and continues on with the opening ceremony along the Seine River … Read more
In 1956, when I was eight years old, I had a little girlfriend I played with. We played dolls, school, and jump rope, but there are two things that I most remember about her. One was that we watched Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show … Read more