to time in our lives with certain opportunities. Certain opportunities cannot be grabbed until you let go of your death-grip on the need for security. Some opportunities only come online when you’re already in motion, so if you stay put and stick to what keeps you feeling secure, you automatically pass up great opportunities — […]
Choose Your Career Wisely
Young people especially need to choose their career wisely. You will be making a considerable investment in terms of time and money in your initial education; here are a few issues to consider. You should choose a career that interests you. Having said that one has to ask the question will my choice provide a […]
What is truth
Over the years my wife and I have tried to guide people to the truth of the gospel message. Some have said “Yes Lord” even on their death bed. Men and Woman have sought the truth and meaning of life since time began. Even Pilot sought the truth, “What have you done?” he asks when […]
Friends
There is an old saying that goes like this, Make new friends, But keep the old; The first are silver The latter, gold. I have been a fortunate man to have had a couple of good friends. We have shared the ups and downs of life, and it’s comforting to know they are always there, […]
Power
There have been two times in my life where I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing. The first was in 1963 I was in our High School auditorium listening to a US high school band that had been invited to play at the school. The principle came on the stage, […]
Getting along with the Boss
I could not wait for the day I turned 16, to get my drivers license. It meant freedom and liberation from the rules and confinement of home. Mom had told me to take the car and go to school after the test. I had taken a friend with me as I had what was then […]
Is your glass half empty or half full
I emigrated to Canada at an early age and it brought with it many challenges, socially, culturally and emotionally. God has an important bearing on our emotional life. None of us lives with the facts of our lives. We live with a story we tell ourselves about those facts. Our memories come from these stories. […]
Entering the Kingdom
When we came to Canada, my Mom made a huge sacrifice for me in leaving her parents and brother behind, so I could have a better life here.I remember it as clearly today as the day we left waving goodbye from the cab window to my Grandmother and Grandfather, and my little dog Bruce.She was […]
Father and Son
My dad and I spent many hours playing together. I fondly remember those times that I spent with him.I have tried to do the same with my son even in my old age we spend quality time together playing games. What shall I give to one small boy? A glamorous game,a tinseled toy, A barlow […]
My Wife
I remember the first time I saw my wife, she was only fifteen. She was beautiful and I fell in love with her at that first moment. I had gone with a couple of friends to the bowling alley, and I said to one of them, “go over to that girl and introduce me.” He […]