There are many conflicting emotions and opinions surrounding this Truth and Reconciliation Day. It’s hard to know how to react among everything else that’s been thrown at us these past couple of years. However, in light of that, I would like to take this post today to look to Jesus.

Kindness is something I haven’t really thought of much until recently. What does Biblical kindness mean? Why does God tell us to be kind? How do we show kindness in a troubled world?

Do you have priorities that you want to work on but find too many other things get in the way? Check out today’s post to find a successful and fun solution to organize your time and keep you motivated

Have you ever prayed for patience? Do you remember why you wanted it? If so, what was the result?

It’s been a wonderful first summer debt free. It’s brought growth, planning, and fun. We’ve gotten into a groove with the new budget and figured out the things we want to put our extra dollars into for the rest of the year. There were many lessons we learned while paying off debt, but one in particular has prominently transferred into this time as well. It’s the lesson of delayed gratification.

It can be very difficult to find peace in the chaos and calamities of life. If you’re in a busy and loud season or a quiet and somber one, peace often seems to be the first thing that goes missing. How can you find peace “when sea billows roll”?⁠

An important lesson I learned is to take my eyes off of myself and put my attention onto others. It was taking my time and being intentional with it rather than letting it become idle in the bland ‘different day same story’ type mindset. It was setting aside my feelings for a bit and finding out where the needs were.

My niece and I were out for breakfast a month ago. She shared a passage of Scripture with me that she had been meditating on. The verse mentioned joy so I asked her what she thought having joy meant. It created a neat conversation.

Today is an extra special post for me. I had the privilege of donating my bone marrow to an anonymous recipient on September 21, 2016. Being that September is bone marrow donor month, I was interviewed by Canadian Blood Services to share my story …

The news has been overwhelming lately. It can cause us to feel helpless to the massive needs out there. But take heart. God is not silent in these times. He reaches out where we can’t. Here are a few ways: