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A Time for Pause
For over two decades I have been writing this newspaper column. Some might think that there is only so much one can say about the special holidays and important dates...
A Time for Pause
For over two decades I have been writing this newspaper column. Some might think that there is only so much one can say about the special holidays and important dates...
The First Christmas
As I sit in my warm condo when temperatures are close to 20 degrees below zero, I look out at the snow and think of the story from ancient scriptures...
The First Christmas
As I sit in my warm condo when temperatures are close to 20 degrees below zero, I look out at the snow and think of the story from ancient scriptures...
Christmas Already?
So, we made it through Black Friday and are now facing a season of socials, giving and food! How on earth are you going to manage everything when you are...
Christmas Already?
So, we made it through Black Friday and are now facing a season of socials, giving and food! How on earth are you going to manage everything when you are...
Hidden Army
For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with active military and Veterans from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. These individuals have had...
Hidden Army
For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with active military and Veterans from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. These individuals have had...
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Thanksgiving
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
Labour Day
Most countries in the world honour workers annually. International Workers’ Day occurs on May 1st of each year in many places. In Canada, we celebrate what we call Labour Day...
Forgiveness
Each year, as we enter the Easter season, my thoughts go towards the interesting concepts around forgiveness. Often, I am saddened to hear people talk about how they will...
Forgiveness
Each year, as we enter the Easter season, my thoughts go towards the interesting concepts around forgiveness. Often, I am saddened to hear people talk about how they will...
Love Yourself
Any of my readers who have been following this column for a length of time should be able to attest to the fact that I am a pretty positive person. ...
Love Yourself
Any of my readers who have been following this column for a length of time should be able to attest to the fact that I am a pretty positive person. ...
Happy New Year!
I always try to be politically correct but to be honest I am not sure about all the rules anymore. The goal is to give good wishes without offending anyone....
Happy New Year!
I always try to be politically correct but to be honest I am not sure about all the rules anymore. The goal is to give good wishes without offending anyone....
Practical Christmas Thoughts!
As I sit in my warm condo, looking out at the snow, I think of the story from ancient scriptures that resulted in the worldwide holiday that we refer to...
Practical Christmas Thoughts!
As I sit in my warm condo, looking out at the snow, I think of the story from ancient scriptures that resulted in the worldwide holiday that we refer to...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
Plan Amazing
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
If Your Are a Veteran
Over the years I have been fortunate to have worked with Canadian, British and American veterans. This has given me great insight into the unique and sacrificial roles that military...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
Giving Thanks
Every year Canadians celebrate a day of Thanksgiving near the beginning of October and Americans celebrate the same at the end of November. Focus is usually on food, family and...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...
What Do You Believe?
This is one of the most important weeks for those who are in the Christina faith. Their actions, choices, and hopes are tied to their belief in the crucifixion and...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
What's Next
At the end of each year I really like to write a Christmas letter because that helps me to review the past months. Looking at the calendar reminds me of...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Fresh Start
I have a funny story to tell you about when I first moved to Medicine Hat in 2006. No one knew me as I didn’t have any roots in this...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
Christmas Meaning
Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
Thank You Veterans
More than ten years ago I received my first referral from Veterans Affairs to work with one of the bravest people I have ever met. Since then, I have been...
The Shoulds
Over the years things have changed a great deal. I remember Christmas’ where our stockings had hard candy, an orange and some peanuts in shells. Sometimes our one or two...
The Shoulds
Over the years things have changed a great deal. I remember Christmas’ where our stockings had hard candy, an orange and some peanuts in shells. Sometimes our one or two...