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”
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”
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!”
Canada – 150 Years in the Making
Happy Canada Day!! In 1867 the Dominion of Canada came into being as an act of British Parliament and with royal assent from Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. Our motto, a mari usque ad mare, as seen on the coat of arms, is the Latin rendering of a line from Psalm 72:8: “from sea to sea.”Continue reading “Canada – 150 Years in the Making”
Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!
Treasure chest aren’t just for pirates! We all need one!! On my 50th birthday (2013) I received a treasure chest of cherished memories (pictured right, organized by Carolyn). It is filled with letters and notes from family, friends (newer and older), camp staff and colleagues. Everyone reminded me of the best version of myself, ofContinue reading “Everyone Needs a Treasure Chest!”
Things We Take For Granted
We were recently without power for 33.5 hours. I discover a list of things I take for granted every day. Flip a switch and the lights come on Water, for drinking, washing and toilets; in the country we need power to run water our pumps; fortunately I keep 15 gallons of water on hand forContinue reading “Things We Take For Granted”
Thankful
This weekend we have Thanksgiving. 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 give thank for meals, we thank people for holding a door, lendingContinue reading “Thankful”
What Makes Camp Widjiitiwin Unique?
Camp Widjiitiwin – the way camp was meant to be… relational, central, natural, reaching out, a loving community focused on Christ. It’s like coming home. It’s my camp! When camp is over at the end of the summer and the campers and staff all go home it isn’t so much the waterslide, ropes course, gamesContinue reading “What Makes Camp Widjiitiwin Unique?”
Meandering Moose 