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…

The Eastern Waters

I use to refer to Philip, Amanda, and the grandkids as the Western Waters… now we’re part of the Western Waters so I guess Jason and his kids are the Eastern Waters! being in Ottawa gave us the chance to be with them – and to have a couple of special moments – like supper…

Winnipeg Downtown

My last weekend in Winnipeg in this role – not saying I won’t ever be in Winnipeg again, but it did feel like an ending. And as I’ve been reminded by Henry Cloud, there is no starting something new without concluding something else. I am determined not to get emotionally stuck in what was. So…