~by Charity Marrone During this season as we find ourselves re-entering the Story of Easter I am reminded of how grand our story of faith can be. It is often referred to as the greatest story ever told. For me it is good to remember that many contributions were made to the full story. It … Continue reading
By Sara Wolbrecht If there was a soundtrack of songs for Jesus-followers, included in the collection would most certainly be Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again.” Our God is a sending God which makes us a people on the move. Psalms 120 – 135 reflect this sentiment – the heading you find in your Bible … Continue reading
~by Jill Clingan I felt a tap on my shoulder, startling me from my reverie. It was a spring Sunday morning. My husband was upstairs helping with the kids. I was sitting alone in my pew. The service was winding down, and it was time for communion. As I was sitting in that pew, with … Continue reading
— Jill Clingan Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. ~Pablo Picasso One of my goals this year is to explore creativity, both in myself and in my children. I love being creative. I love creative things. But I often do not let myself explore … Continue reading
–By Chris Lenshyn The sanctuary was not big, so the walk was not very long. Asher, my son, could see the casket in the distance as our family trudged down the centre aisle. It was horrific and beautiful. Dad was in the coffin with a Montreal Canadians flag and Wolverhampton Wanderers flag draped over the … Continue reading
I was busy in the kitchen making our three-year-old daughter’s lunch. She was sitting at our kitchen island, humming and swinging her legs as they dangled down from her stool as she looked out the sliding glass door to our sunny backyard. Still swinging her legs, she asked, “Mom? Is somebody reading a story about … Continue reading
When we moved into our house this past July, just four months ago, the previous owners left us so many surprises…like REALLY GOOD surprises. A lawn mower. A wheelbarrow. Stand alone storage cabinets. Mid-century modern shelves. A cozy vintage chair and footrest. Tools and a work bench in the garage. Even a Star Wars collectible … Continue reading
I have been thinking a lot about prayer lately. I had my bi-weekly appointment scheduled with my spiritual director this week, and I wanted to talk to her about my thoughts on prayer, but she was sick, so I have been hashing this one out on my own. So, let’s pretend that you are all … Continue reading
November 20, 2013 If you’re reading this in a public place, look around at people walking. Otherwise, imagine someone walking through the room where you are or past where you’re sitting. How fast is the walker (real or imagined) going? Normal pace? A little brisk, perhaps? Now take what you just saw and imagine slowing … Continue reading
Some time ago my wife left town, leaving me with my daughter for the weekend. The possibilities were endless. We could do whatever we wanted. But we needed a plan. What would she enjoy? Where should we go? I wanted to be a good dad, and as all parents know, coolness is correlative to one’s … Continue reading
Practicing Families 