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”
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Easter – He is Risen
Back at Christmas in my Advent blog, I said, “We can’t leave the Advent season without a reminder that the story doesn’t end at Christmas. We know that in Jesus’ life on earth that Christmas leads to Easter, to His death on the cross. ” This is the next part of that story. The victoryContinue reading “Easter – He is Risen”
The Heavens Declare!!
The Heavens Declare!! The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 This has long been one of my favourite Psalms. Don’t miss verse 13. This is one of the clearest biblical statements that nature itself is meant to show the greatness of God. These words areContinue reading “The Heavens Declare!!”
David’s Mighty Men vs Chuck Norris
I have been reading through Chronicles as I finish reading through the Old (or first) Testament. The Bible reading app I use does this to as a way of wrapping up the story of a good God and his often foolish people. In my came across David’s Mighty Men again in 1 Chronicles 11 &Continue reading “David’s Mighty Men vs Chuck Norris”
Marriage Takes WORK!!
You have to give 100% to each other. Advice from grandma on Hallmark’s Cranberry Christmas; It’s tough, a lot of the time. You have no idea what to do. And there’s a big learning curve. The stakes are high. Marriage isn’t easy and the rookie mistake is thinking it aught to be. It takes work. Continue reading “Marriage Takes WORK!!”
Widji – The Ultimate Career Prep
Working at camp is a real job, just ask anyone who has spent a summer here! There’s lots of great value for a staff member to work at camp, and if the Prime Minister can go on to be in that position after working at camp, we know at very least, it won’t stop youContinue reading “Widji – The Ultimate Career Prep”
You Never Learn Anything While You’re Talking
“You never learn anything while you’re talking,” Joan Batura. I borrowed this title from Paul Batura’s article about his mom’s recipe box. Side note: I have my mom’s and grandma’s recipes. Some of which I now make and deliver to my mom in pint jars. Listen twice as much as you talk. It would seemContinue reading “You Never Learn Anything While You’re Talking”
Jesus Returns to Nazareth
Return to Nazareth by Ray Fowler (used with permission) This is the capstone of the Christmas story. Jesus was a Nazarene! He lived in humility, he was raised in obscurity, he suffered contempt – all so that we could be brought into the family of God. What a wonderful Savior! Even though Advent and ChristmasContinue reading “Jesus Returns to Nazareth”
The Apostles’ Creed
I remember reciting the Apostles’ Creed a kid and youth in church. We have gotten away from this type of reading or recitation and I think we have lost something in our modern churches. Many Christians throughout history have used the Apostles’ Creed as a proclamation of their own faith. The Apostles’ Creed was composedContinue reading “The Apostles’ Creed”
How Camp Builds Resilience in Kids & Youth
This appeared in a recent blog article by the Association of Christian Schools International called, “13 Ways to Build Resilience In Your Children“. When you can’t write it better, use the experts.
Meandering Moose 