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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...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
I Love This Country!
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating...
Get Your House in Order
Have you ever heard the expression “get your house in order” and wondered what that means? Well, there are several things that are involved in achieving this. Firstly, it means...
Get Your House in Order
Have you ever heard the expression “get your house in order” and wondered what that means? Well, there are several things that are involved in achieving this. Firstly, it means...
A New Beginning
Bryan Stevenson graduated from Harvard, and, despite his mother’s concerns, he decided to work in Arkansas with prisoners on death row. His story is chronicled in the book “Just Mercy”...
A New Beginning
Bryan Stevenson graduated from Harvard, and, despite his mother’s concerns, he decided to work in Arkansas with prisoners on death row. His story is chronicled in the book “Just Mercy”...
Gifts
Is there a particular gift that you have secretly been wanting This year, more than ever, I have been hearing people talk about how difficult it is to buy gifts...
Gifts
Is there a particular gift that you have secretly been wanting This year, more than ever, I have been hearing people talk about how difficult it is to buy gifts...
Christmas Choices
I have fond memories of Christmas when I was a child. Besides the concerts and thoughts of school break we had the expectations of what would happen in the upcoming...
Christmas Choices
I have fond memories of Christmas when I was a child. Besides the concerts and thoughts of school break we had the expectations of what would happen in the upcoming...
What Price?
November is a special time for me as it focusses my thoughts on remembrance and the price of freedom that was paid for me. Even though I was born after...
What Price?
November is a special time for me as it focusses my thoughts on remembrance and the price of freedom that was paid for me. Even though I was born after...
Grief and Loss
Throughout life we experience many losses which cause mental suffering. Some involve death while others involve significant losses such as relationships, jobs or even material things. Many believe that the...
Grief and Loss
Throughout life we experience many losses which cause mental suffering. Some involve death while others involve significant losses such as relationships, jobs or even material things. Many believe that the...