We all have needs. And we all have expectations. When I place my hope in another person to fill my need, I open myself up for disappointment and pain. My expectation that someone will fill my needs greatly affects how I relate to that person. I might be constantly trying to appease this person because if they became upset with me, they might not fill my need. Fear will become […] Read More
“Discipline in the spiritual life is the concentrated effort to create the space and time where God can become our master and where we can respond freely to God’s guidance.” – Henri Nouwen I like this. It goes along with what I’ve been learning. It’s not about ‘mustering’ myself up to ‘BE’ a better person. It’s all about listening to God and being faithful to what he’s telling me to […] Read More
I found this as I was cleaning out my desk today. If any of you have ever worked in the hospitality industry, especially with meetings or conferences, have a good laugh. For those of you who haven’t, this may seem a little extreme, but believe me… it is not that far from the truth! Dear Meeting Planner: I am a convention services manager. I have unlimited resources at my disposal. […] Read More
Human relationships easily become possessive. Our hearts so much desire to be loved that we are inclined to cling to the person who offers us love, affection, friendship, care, or support. Once we have seen or felt a hint of love, we want more of it. That explains why lovers so often bicker with each other. Lovers’ quarrels are quarrels between people who want more of each other than they […] Read More
Last night I met with other bloggers in Saskatoon and vicinity. It was so much fun! I love being able to meet new people. It definitely adds a different dimension to meet people that you are already somewhat familiar with through reading their blogs. You can catch pictures here and here. For anyone who blogs in and around Saskatoon, I would highly recommend it. I’m looking forward to the next […] Read More
Something’s different. I can ‘feel’ it, sense it more than anything else. It’s difficult to articulate. There’s an anticipation of ‘newness’. Even in my interactions with people, there’s a freshness. It’s like the faint scent of wildflowers on the breeze – you can’t see the flowers, but you know they must be near. I’m still recovering from the year 2004, and slowly, bit by bit, I’m beginning to experience the […] Read More
I thought I would list some of my favorite ‘chic flicks’: “A Walk in the Clouds” – a post-war romance with Keanu Reeves (I always enjoy watching him) “Sabrina” – not the original but the one with Harrison Ford (what can I say, it’s Harrison Ford) and Julia Ormond; I love the stories of people who ‘think’ they love someone but end up falling for someone else “While You Were […] Read More
“My grace is sufficient for you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 God has been speaking this over and over again to me this past week. It’s very easy for me to start comparing myself to other people. The Enemy whispers in my ear, “Look at them; look at what they’re doing. They’re better parents than you; they’re more talented than you; they’re smarter than you.” When I hear this, there are a […] Read More
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10 Weak: […] Read More
Currently, my youngest son is completely covered in spots. He broke out with the chicken pox this past Sunday afternoon and I’ve been home with him all week. He’s got it pretty bad; there’s at least 20 pox on his face alone. But he hasn’t complained at all. Even today, when I know it must have been itching (it was hard for him to find a comfortable spot on the […] Read More