Standing in the kitchen, I look at the ingredients I have gathered. They are pretty simple, humble items: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, leavening, and a few others added for good measure and flavor. I admit I get a bit of a thrill when I set about the work. There is something wonderful about combining basic simple ingredients and turning out…
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Designed to Create
God’s Feathers of Protection
As a mom, grandmother, and former teacher, I’ve experienced great joy in caring for and guiding the children in my life. But with enjoyment came a great sense of responsibility for keeping them safe. With young children, I could easily childproof my house by removing dangerous items and covering electrical plugs. But as they matured, left home, and began making…
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Pruning Shadows
Darkness is a funny thing. It creeps in slowly and before you know it, you’re covered in it, consumed by it, stumbling around, grasping for support. Inviting the Shade We have these mammoth-sized trees on our property, trees that drew me to the house when we originally looked at buying it. They are magical, luring, and mystical with their wispy…
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Last Chance to Join!
This upcoming Saturday marks the halfway point on our Prayer to Paper workshop, but it’s not too late to join in on the fun! You can join Helen Steinkamp and Sue Fulmore via Zoom as they help you explore a unique way of prayer journaling that can transform your prayer life from a duty to a dynamic two-way conversation with…
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Take Heart: Jesus Has Overcome the World
Fall comes swiftly on the Canadian prairies. It seems only yesterday the sun peeked around my blinds to wake me each morning. Now when my phone sings its early melodic song, I’m greeted with darkness. I used to love the fall season. I still do; the dramatic changing of leaves, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and the reemergence of scarves and sweaters. But…
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