Merry Christmas everyone! It's Christmas Eve here at the Eason Clan and the hustle and bustle is real: gifts being wrapped, last minute Christmas lights being set up, and practicing for our church Christmas Eve service. It's funny - Christmas Eve has always been my favourite time of the year. I think it's because I … Continue reading Why Joseph Matters In The Christmas Story
*Ding, ding, ding* What on earth? *Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, dong, ding* Good lord.... I awoke from my slumber to the high pitched ding of a xylophone. Yes, it's 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and it sounds like the opening to Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You, coming from downstairs- … Continue reading Strange Sounds and Kind Students
The Golden Hue of Leaves so bright, Reminds me not of The coming night; It reminds me of You. Blessings, O so great; My cup overflows And fills my plate. Yes, these golden leaves remind me, As they fall on the ground. My life is like the changing seasons— Here one moment and gone again— … Continue reading “The Golden Hue”
My eyes open to a dark room, with a small stream of light passing between two curtains. It’s 8 a.m. - I can’t believe I actually slept in that long. Now mind you, I did wake up at 5 a.m. battling a clenched jaw, but thankfully I went back to sleep. It’s Saturday morning, and … Continue reading Saturday Morning Antics
Good morning folks! Below is a piece I wrote months ago, inspired by John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. I wrote this story based on my own personal experiences, and the general challenges that followers of Christ experience across the board. Note: You’ll notice the pronouns they and them used throughout the text - I used … Continue reading The Saint
Photo Credit: Photo taken by Greg Locke, Globe and Mail. In times of trouble,Lord, remind me to look to you.When fires rage,And smoke flows;Lord, I look to you.Bless those who fight the fire;Keep them safe in Your arms.Fire breaks and water,Can only do so much;Lord, remind us to look to You for help.Mother Nature… who … Continue reading “Look Up! Not just at the fire.”
Raised beds. It’s probably the most “popular” subject in gardening culture today. For thousands of years, starting right back to Adam and Cain, man has been working the soil and planting vegetables. For most people these days, your experience with vegetables is probably picking the ones that look the best in the grocery store or … Continue reading Garden Projects: Raised Beds
Imagine for a moment - a young woman sat at the kitchen table, flipping through pages of fertility clinic waivers; to her left are overdue expenses for her numerous visits...everything that she's tried for the past few years has proven a bust. The desire to get pregnant is overwhelming, as each trip and experience was … Continue reading The Story of Hannah
Good morning and Happy Saturday! I just finished reading my Bible, and what a refreshing time it was - starting your day off in the Word. Before I read, I like to take in a few deep breaths - thank the Lord for His goodness and blessings, and then start reading. This morning I read … Continue reading The Funny Side of Punctuality
Good morning to you - and happy Saturday! I am sat on my front patio, drinking a nice cup of coffee, overlooking some beautiful, lush maple trees. This morning has been marvellous so far - my children are away on a sleepover, my bible and new highlighter are in hand (it’s the little things that … Continue reading The Importance of Being Thankful
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