Mavis shares a personal reflection on meditating on God’s Word…
Pay It Backward
We’ve all familiar with things like the movie “Pay it Forward” and the Random Acts of Kindness movement. No doubt many of you could tell stories in…
God Gives Good Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
No Hands but Our Hands
… I get asked a lot how camp was this year. I usually paint a positive picture. Seventy-four bright young souls came into deeper contact with Jesus Christ. They were taught from His Word, and fed with His love. There was fun, silliness, and adventure. All walked away happy. Perfect, right?
It would be, if that’s how the story ended…
God’s Wisdom
How great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways… who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? …everything comes from him and exists by his power
Jr.High Camp = Outreach Success
Well, Jr. High camp this year was my first experience at Pineridge Adventure Camp, and I’d say the camp was a huge success! Tons of fun was had by campers and leaders alike, with many memories made and highlights to share… but I’ll only mention a few things here. I feel confident that the campers […]
Recover your Life
Tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
Summer Celebrations in Glory Garden
There are always reasons to celebrate at Glory Garden! The very fact that we get to serve Grande Prairie families and their children by offering quality, affordable care for over 5000 hours each month is quite the deal in itself!! Especially since we are able to share the message of His amazing love for each […]
Storms
I love storms!! I love the furious clouds that swirl and twist and turn in their mad dance, hovering over the earth. I love to see the power of nature burst forth in thunder and lightning, unpredictable where it may strike next. Our home is perfectly situated – on a hill. I can see for miles and take in the ominous (that was one of my mom’s favourite words) skyline. Sometimes I can’t see very far at all because of the blanket of fog which has wrapped itself around our dwelling. I’d love to be present during a tornado or hurricane – as long as I am safe, as an observer but not a participant. Is that even possible?
Life brings storms. Sometimes little disturbances and sometimes huge ripping, tearing of the soul and spirit….
Why Is Church Music So “Poppish”?
On this question, one could take a dark view. You could say that we (ie the church) sound like pop culture because we are like pop culture; self-centered, intellectually truncated, ignorant of history, ruled by sentiment, and the like. Talking like this makes you feel like a prophet.