Every year for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, I write a blog based on Widjiitiwin being an Ojibwe word meaning fellowship. There is such rich heritage in the teachings of our indigenous peoples. This year what stands out so clearly is the injustice of the discovery of 215 children buried in a mass graveContinue reading “Jesus Loved the 215”
Author Archives: widjimoose
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 20
I’m quite certain that I didn’t I fully understood my Dad until our first child was born… but in that moment, I realized my Dad had spent my entire life protecting me, providing for me, teaching me, guiding me, exposing me to different experiences, people, places and the world. We did things together, made things,Continue reading “Father’s Day – Sunday, June 20”
Edward Kimball Who?
Once of my favourite quotes has always been, “you can count the number of seeds in an apple, but you cannot count the number of apples in a seed” or trees for that matter. I have often used this quote to talk about the potential of our camp ministry to campers and staff alike. WeContinue reading “Edward Kimball Who?”
Psalm 23 Explained
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my Shepherd (that’s relationship) I shall not want (that’s supply) He makes me to lie down in green pastures (that’s rest) He leads me beside the still waters (that’s refreshment) He restores my soul (that’s healing) He leads me in the paths of righteousness (that’s guidance)Continue reading “Psalm 23 Explained”
What Would First Century Christians Say About the Church Today?
After the stoning of Stephen (the first Christian martyr), Acts 8:1 goes on to explain that “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria”. When persecution (v.4) broke out, “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever theyContinue reading “What Would First Century Christians Say About the Church Today?”
Enamoured by Current Culture?
Don’t be enamoured by the current culture. This feels a lot like the issues the church is facing today. We seem to want to be so close to what the world does without crossing whatever the line is at the time. Have we forgotten what the standard is for the Christian life? I don’t meanContinue reading “Enamoured by Current Culture?”
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Moms are a very important person in our lives. Show your mom appreciation & honour this Mothers Day. Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Here are a few ways you can honour your mom this mother’s day. First, remember toContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!!”
What Is It About Bubbles?
Who doesn’t love bubbles? There is something inexplicably joy bringing in the act of blowing and popping bubbles. Whether big or small they always draw us in. There’s something about the iridescent colours as the lights shines on and through soap bubbles. Usually it seems when there are bubbles around there are usually children (exceptContinue reading “What Is It About Bubbles?”
Anatomy of Our Summer Camp
Summer camp is often thought of as a whole, a single place where campers convene for several weeks each summer. Few think of summer camp in the context of its smaller parts. Yet, for campers, the special memories that make up “summer camp” in their minds are not merely the product of a whole, butContinue reading “Anatomy of Our Summer Camp”
May Truth & Grace Reside Here
This quote is from a Hallmark Christmas movie, Engaging Father Christmas. They unearth this phrase from beneath wallpaper and discover the roots of the family who owned the cottage. I confess that my wife and I watch a LOT of Hallmark movies leading up to Christmas. There’s always a good message to them. I wasContinue reading “May Truth & Grace Reside Here”
Meandering Moose 