On Monday I told the story of how the New Years’ celebrations in my home as a child were – for me anyway – HORRIBLE! And all because of chain smoking guests who refused to smoke outside.I remember that even after my uncle and his family left, usually around 1:00 AM, I...
"Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:30-31...
With Christmas over and New Year approaching, my mind returns to some of the memorable – and unmemorable! – New Years celebrations from my childhood.From as far back as I can remember until I was at least a young teen, my uncle and his wife and daughter would always...
When the clock struck midnight and ended an era in 2019, we reveled in the endless possibilities and the marvel that 2020 could bring. Here we are in 2020 with all our plans on hold as this world wanders around in uncertainty. Uncertainty over life, health, jobs, the...
He soared to the top of recording charts, but one incident changed his life's course.Tony Fontane was a popular American recording artist during the 1940's and 1950's. Born in Michigan, he was the son of a railroad worker who had converted to Christianity and moved...
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, "For Your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all...
Philippians 4:13 "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." NIVPeace and quiet reigned. The colourful Christmas lights framing the black of night through the windows reflected back upon themselves giving a 3 D effect. It was then that I noticed there...