Ministry
Running With the Pack
When I was a young adult, I was proud of my apparent large capacity for work and my good work ethic. Both my parents had taught me well. My mother believed in hard work and in doing a job right, Read more…
Personal
The Unwitting Hero
I’ve dedicated quite a few blogs to stories about Amanda. This time I want to share a story about Sam, our 2nd born. You know, the middle child is typically the one who feels passed over. Parents tend to make Read more…
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Mickey Mouse and the Birthday Party
He was at the front door, with his hand on the door handle about to go out, heading next door to his good friend’s birthday party. I caught him just in time! Josh at this time, was about 6 or Read more…
Personal
Happy Father’s Day
I am taking a bit of a break from my usual blog, choosing to focus on some musings on fathers and my father in particular, as Father’s Day is this weekend. My favorite memory of my father and myself is Read more…
Personal
Dear Amber
Dear Amber, A lot of people say that those who have gone on before the rest of us, can see and observe what is happening down here on earth. Some, even talk to those who have passed away. I don’t Read more…
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You Can Do This Hard Thing
One of Chip’s favourite singers is Carrie Newcomer. A song I particularly like that she wrote is called You Can Do This Hard Thing, which describes 3 crises in a person’s life, in which she is encouraged and strengthened to Read more…
Personal
Home is Where the Heart Is
I posted this blog entry in 2017. Being less than a week from our 3 month trip to the U.S., it still is true today. Enjoy… Since childhood, I have always had some challenge trying to figure out where ‘home’ Read more…
Personal
Letter to Amber
Dear Amber, You know, when I was a young mother of little children, I used to wonder about all these elderly people raving about their grandchildren. I used to wonder, “What’s the big deal? I bet they’re just trying to Read more…
Ministry
Lessons From Parenthood – Jealousy
With the arrival of Amanda, Chip and I were introduced to matters of parenthood we had not experienced before with just the 2 boys. I always found it funny that when people heard we had a girl after 2 boys, Read more…
Ministry
They’ll Never Have Another One!
It was one of those nights! Amanda, as a baby always had difficulties falling asleep. We later discovered this was likely due to her ADHD, but at the time, we didn’t have a clue why our baby seemed to want Read more…