Life-Changing Experiences When Trusting the Master and His Plan
That’s me — Director of Telecommunications and Mail Services at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada — 22 years ago. This was the cover of MTS’ (Manitoba Telephone Service), magazine. What a blessing to have worked at the U of M for the 7 years that we lived in Winnipeg. Of course, Winnipeg was…
Before — Barren; After – Oasis — What is Your Before and After?
BEFORE — I was the first to receive the “Certificate of Occupancy” to move into my new home back in Nov, 2012. When I bought my lot in this new community — only dirt and earth-moving machinery were here – no streets, sidewalks, or other houses – just signage with a photo of what would…
I’m Not Telling You It’s Going To Be Easy! I Am Telling You It’s Going To Be Worth It!
We were married for just three months, when my sweet, young husband announced that we should start our family. “We want to be young parents and grand-parents”, was his rationale. Indeed, we were just babies when we had our babies (we were 18 & 19 with the first, & 20 & 21 with the second).…
Child Like Faith — I Wanna’ Live Like That
Daddy says, “Jump! Trust me!” A leap of faith means the child has to put aside all inhibitions and fears. But, no problem. She has child-like faith. That faith that shows all-out, undaunted trust that her Daddy is going to catch her. And she jumps to her beloved Daddy. No fear – only trust! And…
Throw Your Hands in the Air and Enjoy the Ride!
I’ve always loved the craziest, wildest rides at amusement parks. Maybe that’s why becoming a private pilot was no big deal for me. I think wild rides are part of my DNA, because God’s plans for us sure did include some like that. For over 43 years, my Honey and I encouraged many people to…
Tough Times Don’t Last, But Tough People AND Trees Do!
I set out to buy two trees for my yard. My main criteria? Hardy. A very knowledgeable tree specialist guided me to this Maple Tree (left). It would be on the west side of my home and would eventually have a great canopy from the sun, and yes, it’s a hardy tree. I chose the…
If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat!
You know the deal — when we stretch our faith, and go for it: “Yes, we’re buying a house” or “Yes, we’re going to start our family — we’re going to have a baby” or “Yes, I’m changing jobs — the pay is less, but it’s what I love to do” or “Yes, I will…
No Prayer is too Small for our Lord to Handle
Prayer has unbelievable benefits to us, even when we’re just praying about a lost set of car keys or finding our cell phone. Praying for the little things, as well as the big things, helps us to acknowledge our dependence on God. When we become so self-sufficient that we don’t leave room for God’s ideas,…