I can hear the thunder

It is notoriously dry in Edmonton. Last summer we went about six weeks without rain, so when the snowpack is light or we get an early thaw, which happened this year, by now the ground is very dry. June of 2022 saw a record amount of rain for the month – which would likely be…

Spring is about rebirth

The Bible talks a lot about death and life. It also talks about the fact that we must die to be reborn – in other words, a surrender of self leads to the ability of the Lord to do something in us we can’t do for ourselves. When we’re in control it ultimately leads away…

News from the Villa

The natives are restless. The work of replacing shingles on the Villa has slowed as the amount of smoke in the air increases some days plus it has been very hot! Yes – Edmonton is experiencing a bit of a heat wave. My Ontario friends think this is the cold part of the country –…