I live in the city now but I was raised in the country. I love the countryside however I never really liked some of the...
God's Promises for a New Year
In the tradition where I grew up we spent New Year’s Eve at church. Sometimes it would start early in the evening with a pot-luck...
The Best Gift
The kids wanted to know what Dad wanted for Christmas. Dad suggested that they get him a gift that the whole family could get something...
Waiting for His Appearing
Christmas, we are told, is a time for peace and joy; a time to celebrate and enjoy the blessings of God. But that’s only part...
A Great Light
It was a hot summer night and the kids couldn’t sleep. Not only was it hot and humid but the mosquitoes were out in full...
There Will Be Hardships Too
I’ve been doing my devotions from 2 Timothy for several weeks now. It’s a short book full of relevant and encouraging information for all believers...
Children are a Blessing
This weekend my youngest child turns 13. That means that for two weeks I will be the father of four teenage children. Then in mid-December...
2 Things for a Lasting Marriage
A couple in my home province of Ontario celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary this week. Clem and Millie Mintz are officially the longest married couple...
3 Things That Can Steal Your Joy
As Christians we can’t count on everything going our way all the time. Rather we need to train ourselves to be content in whatever our...
A Thousand Tongues or More
Here in Switzerland there are three official languages – German, French and Italian. In the canton of Graubünden there is a fourth language, Romansh, which...