As Remembrance and Veterans Day approaches, we want to honour those in the military. So, we have a beautiful piece to share with you written by a military wife of her experience. She shares insight into what it’s like to be “dependent” in this role. Please take a few minutes today to read what she’s shared, as there is wisdom we can all take from it.

Majority of us who have gardened or farmed most likely have not wept while planting seeds. In fact, it’s usually an exciting time and one filled with great anticipation for the harvest to come. We’re finishing up harvest season here in Ontario and awaiting the snow covered fields to lie dormant until spring. Maybe you haven’t wept while farming, but I’d guess you might have spiritually. It can be tough work, especially when the harvest seems so far away. and uncertain in some things. Hold on! There’s reason to rejoice even in the waiting.

Many assume that if they’ve heard about or done a study on the armour of God once, they understand the concept and that’s good enough. But I want to challenge this thought.

Mainstream messaging has been talking about the importance of self-care for years now. We’ve realized that running full throttle trying to “chase the American dream,” is exhausting. We can’t have it all. So, we need to take care of ourselves or we’ll fall apart. Maybe if we put ourselves first, we’ll be more successful? But there’s another side where others talk about the importance for self-abandonment. We’re told as Christians that we have died to the old way of life and embraced the new way in Christ. Do you embrace one way over the other? Which way is best?

Do you know who’s on your team? Who’s helping to fight for you?

“I loved listening to stories growing up; especially the ones of my parents they shared with their friends. There was so much richness in it…”

Have you been in this kind of situation before? You’re working hard at something. You’re excited to see it develop, but each time you make headway, something happens to seemingly set you back? Discouragement sets in and you try whatever you can to keep going? How do you overcome the discouragement in order to persevere toward the victory?

Does everyone around you think you’ve got everything together, but deep down you feel like you’re falling apart? Have you or are you addicted to any kind of substances? Drugs, alcohol, sex, eating disorders, etc. to feel satisfied, but nothing seems to relieve the pain or satisfy you’re longing? Melanie courageously shares a piece of her story with you and gives excellent suggestions of what you can do to get out of the pit and find abundant life again! It is possible. You’re not lost of too far broken.

How are you and your spouse working through infertility? Do you have people supporting you, or do you feel alone and like you’re not understood? Let’s talk about some things that will help you through.

Mortgages are a fundamental aspect of the real estate world. They enable countless individuals and families to achieve the dream of homeownership. Yet, understanding how mortgages work can be a daunting task. I want to break down the pieces of a mortgage to help you better understand this large debt.