Can we afford not to be kind?

In an age of decreasing civility, I wanted to share two short and recent stories from my own experience. The first is a neighbour who is not well-liked in our small community. He’s been a rather nasty man, has burnt most of the bridges of those around us. He is often the subject of conversation…

Rachel at 11

Our eldest granddaughter turns 11 today. And she inches ever closer to that magic 13 number…or is the magic number 16? Whatever the number she is growing up and is an adorable girl. She loves music, gymnastics, riding her bike, reading, and drawing. She is smart, outgoing, and attractive with the wonderful gift of making…

No more tithes and offering

I’ve written this several times in various places including our own Salvationist magazine, but let me clarify. What I mean by this is, stop asking for the tithes and offerings. It is not that I don’t think tithing is a Biblical principle, no doubt it is. Giving an offering is an action that comes out…