Now that my high school, Lester B. Pearson in Burlington, has closed, I’ve been wondering what I would tell myself going into grade 9. Here is the list I came up with. Don’t compare yourself to others. Remember that weight is just a number on a scale and it in no way defines you. PlusContinue reading “What Would You Say to Your Grade 9 Self?”
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Meet the 2018 Widji Spring Crew
Meet 2018 the Widji spring crew!! They are: Program Director – Ryan Pearl Jones Assistant Program Director – Emma Notch Wigston SALT Director – Aunna Rhino Greenfield Waterfront Director – Caroline Shooby Raymer Assistant Director – Leah Shadbolt Plus (not in picture) Director – Josh Heyoo Laverty and General Director – Mike Moose Greenfield Over the next seven weeks they will be gettingContinue reading “Meet the 2018 Widji Spring Crew”
Widji Camp Pastors 2018
Every summer at Camp Widjiitiwin we have an excellent group of summer camp pastors who each give a week of their time to be at camp to teach the Bible to campers and staff. We highly value the time these men invest into teaching God’s Word, the staff and campers. They teach at chapels eachContinue reading “Widji Camp Pastors 2018”
A Leader’s Loyalty
Guest Blog by Heyoo While watching the holiday classic White Christmas I was reminded of one of the common behaviours of a good leader. There is a scene in the film where Danny Kaye’s character is tasked with keeping the General from seeing his partner’s (Bing Crosby’s) announcement on the Ed Sullivan show. This isContinue reading “A Leader’s Loyalty”
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”
My Girls Wrecked Me
It used to be “my way or the highway”. It used to be “suck it up”. It used to be “its okay if you want to be wrong”. My girls and now my grand-kids (Olivia, Logan & Liam) have wrecked me. I’ve become soft. They’ve made me mushy. I almost don’t know how to handleContinue reading “My Girls Wrecked Me”
Knight’s Honour Code of Chivalry
The Code of Chivalry was the honour code of the knight. Each of King Arthur’s Knights swore the Oath of Chivalry which included lofty ideals such as: protecting the weak and defenseless, obeying those placed in authority, and always speaking the truth, bravery, courtesy, honour and great gallantry toward women. A knight was expected toContinue reading “Knight’s Honour Code of Chivalry”
Back 2 School They GO…
Pray as our campers and staff as they go back to school today! The next few weeks are full of some very important transitions and developments. Pray for .. Youth who are making the transition into high school Children and youth who know the Lord to resist negative peer pressure to have strength and peace inContinue reading “Back 2 School They GO…”
Oh Bother
What’s the word or phrase that you say SO often that people notice and comment about? My wife pointed out recently that I’m saying “oh bother” a lot recently. I don’t mean to be quoting Winnie the Pooh, it just comes out. I don’t really know why. A number of years ago it was the word, “indeed”.Continue reading “Oh Bother”
What King Arthur can Teach us about Leadership!
What could we learn about virtue, honour and leadership if we looked to the founder of The Round Table as an example of practical and chivalrous action in the modern world? Arthurian literature is filled with rich metaphors regarding the nature of ethics, honour and humanity. Embodying the ideals of bravery, courtesy and loyalty, KingContinue reading “What King Arthur can Teach us about Leadership!”
Meandering Moose 