My “Cancer” Poem
15 years ago my dad was diagnosed with Terminal Renal Carcinoma (kidney cancer). It was a difficult time for him, and for us. So, late one night, I wrote him this poem entitled, “My...
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Week 1 of our Cancer Journey
Here is Teresa’s version of week one of our cancer journey. It is good for me to read her perspective. She gives me too much credit, any strength I have is from the Lord.
My Cancer Journey: The First Week
Now that news is getting out of my cancer diagnosis, I thought it was a good time to post. I was unsure how to do it, so I did it journal style. Here is...
Coming Out of the Closet
My dearest friends and family, I love you all. I have tried my best to fit in. I want to be like you and have the same tastes as you. I have wanted to...
Sometimes Family Devotions Seem Pointless…
This evening, family devotions consisted of the last half of Romans 4. There are lots of big words in there. When I asked Meagan, our 6 year old, if she knew what justification was,...
God Accepts You
A meme I saw today said, “God accepts you just as you are…” Lots of people liked it. It sounds nice and heart warming…but it’s not true. He doesn’t accept me just as I...
Breaking: Surrey Church Overwhelmed as Hundreds Line Up To Get In Sunday Morning
Surrey, BC, Canada. Church caretaker John VanSpronsen arrived at the Surrey Church building at 830am on Sunday morning to open up for the worship services at 10am. To his shock and delight, he saw...
Thou Shalt Spank…
Spanking. To spank or not to spank? Whenever the debate of spanking comes up, often Christians quote the “thou shalt spank” verse: “Spare the rod and spoil the child.” Sounds good, doesn’t it? I...
Alcohol: A Spiritual Cancer
Much has been posted about the use of porn amongst Christians. We have become familiar with alarming statistics like: “2 out of 5 church going men watch porn several times a week; or, 56%...
A Canadian, Reformed, Mega Church
Reports out of Hamilton, Ontario, from the 58th annual general synod, suggest that in an effort to more effectively reach their local communities, 17 of the local churches in Classis Ontario Westside and Classis Ontario Midwest will join...
