This year Giving Tuesday is November 28th!! Today! Happy Giving Tuesday! Following the American Thanksgiving we go to Black Friday then Cyber Monday then Giving Tuesday. Take the opportunity to give this year to the ministry of Muskoka Bible Foundation. Stuff wears out, decomposes and ends up as dust, but the word of the LordContinue reading “Giving Tuesday 2018”
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A Few Faithful Friends
Everyone needs a few good friends! Really good friends. Faithful friends. Friends you can count on. I have some people, besides my family, that I would go out and help at the drop of a hat or a text or phone call more likely. Peter heals a lame beggar in Acts 3 One day PeterContinue reading “A Few Faithful Friends”
World Adoption Day
November 9th was World Adoption Day! Check out www.worldadoptionday.org I was adopted at six months of age. I have had several discussions about the area of being adopted as a child. I have never met my birth parents, but I know some non-identifying information about them like height, hair colour, my birth father worked with hisContinue reading “World Adoption Day”
We MUST Remember
This week we celebrate Remembrance Day to remember the men and women who served or died to buy our freedom here in Canada and those who are still serving. Why Remember? If we do not, the sacrifice of those one hundred thousand Canadian lives will be meaningless. They died for us, for their homes and familiesContinue reading “We MUST Remember”
Cool Facts about #Widji17
Despite troubling events at the start of the summer, 2017 was simply epic. Our Camp Director, Moose, went on an unplanned sick-leave, and it takes a toll on staff to not only recover from losing the direct input of such a significant leader but also to launch a summer program with many moving parts. God isContinue reading “Cool Facts about #Widji17”
Things I Never Said
Things I never said, but I should have! A good man passed away in our church, everyone said what a great guy he was. I thought so too. Eldon, I looked up to you, consider you an example, even a mentor of what it looks like in this day to be godly, but never told you,Continue reading “Things I Never Said”
Marriage: What Does a Good One Look Like?
Marriage isn’t the paper. It’s not the rings or the ceremony either. It’s the relationship of husband and wife each giving 100% of themselves to make it the best relationship they have. It’s hard work and commitment. It’s about love, respect, trust, understanding, friendship and faith. Tom Selleck (Blue Bloods, Magnum P.I.) says, “Jillie andContinue reading “Marriage: What Does a Good One Look Like?”
Thanksgiving Should Be More Than A Weekend
This past weekend we celebrated Thanksgiving in Canada. It is often about family and friends getting together. It’s the one day or weekend we pause long enough to remember all the things we are thankful for. It seems obvious that we should be thankful more than just one day a year. And we are. We giveContinue reading “Thanksgiving Should Be More Than A Weekend”
Moose Is Back!
After being off for the summer on sick leave, as of today, I am 73 days without dizziness. This hasn’t happened for over three years. I am VERY excited to announce that I came back to work on Monday, October 2nd. It was great and a little strange at the same time. And, I get toContinue reading “Moose Is Back!”
Give in Secret, Pray in Secret, God will Reward
Notes from a sermon by Tim “Tetness” Beckner @ King Bible Church Matthew 6:1-8 give in secret, pray in secret, God will reward Discipline: taking ownership over personal regimen. Not punishment. Always results in progress Is beneficial regardless of your attitude. As long as you follow through with your plan. Giving: vv 1-4; there isContinue reading “Give in Secret, Pray in Secret, God will Reward”