Trusting God When You Don’t Understand

Science class really frustrates me sometimes, because I can’t wrap my mind around it. While I can draw you a diagram to show how mirrors reflect light, answer test questions about mirrors and write a conclusion for my mirrors lab report, I just can’t fully understand how mirrors work. All the technical stuff, I’m fine […]

You Don’t Need to Be Jealous

When I was younger, my sisters’ birthdays were jealous tantrum-throwing time. They were getting presents, and I wasn’t? No fair. Ok, so maybe I haven’t changed much. Don’t worry, I’ve moved past temper tantrums, but I still caught myself in jealousy this week as my sister’s birthday arrived. Whether I was concerning myself over how […]

A Different Law

Thinking and talking about God’s law often makes us uncomfortable. It implies that we have to actually–*gasp*–do something. Usually it means giving up something we want, whether physical or emotional. And so we despise God’s law. We avoid being confronted. Obey, simply because we are supposed to. Always, a feeling of being in the wrong […]

What’s the Point?

Life can sometimes feel pointless. You know how it feels. Maybe you constantly have a nagging, sick feeling tugging at your gut, reminding you that you are not being productive, that you are wasting your time. These feelings take a firm grip on our hearts, and squeeze the air from our lungs. Is anything worth […]

10 Things I’m Thankful for

Okay, I’m a little late for Canadian Thanksgiving… and any Americans reading this are probably very confused why Thanksgiving is even on my mind yet. Well, it was last weekend and I’m late. But I wanted to make a post anyways. So, here are just ten things that I’m thankful to God for. Here goes! […]

You Aren’t Good (and that’s a good thing)

I very easily slip into the belief of one simple statement. I am good. Maybe not the best, maybe not as good as I should be, but good. Certainly, better than them. Okay in my own strength. But that is a lie. And by believing it, I lost sight of the amazingness of Jesus and […]

Youth Retreats, Handwriting Woes and Idolatry

I used to hate my handwriting. In fact, it got to the point where I would be writing down sermon notes in my journal, but my mind would not be on what I was writing, but how I was writing it. It became a daily battle. Over and over again, I would remind myself that […]

Less is More?

Recently, our family watched a documentary about minimalism. And I was hooked. Having less stuff? Sounds like a great idea! Then the stuff I do have can be really nice, without clearing my bank account! I’m starting small, but am going to try to have less stuff wherever and whenever possible. Minimalism can certainly be […]

3 Things Camp Taught Me About Friendship

Last week, I went to a wilderness camp. It stretched over 9 days, four of which were spent on a canoeing out-trip. Those out trips were in groups of six guys and six girls. We take a bus to our launch point, and then canoe to campsites each day. I had been told it was […]

Some Great Books I’ve Read Recently (that I recommend you read too)

Since I want to be a writer, I’ve made it one of my goals to read great books. I love this quote. “Don’t waste time reading good books. There are too many good books. Focus on reading the great ones.” Gregg Harris Here are a few of my favourite fiction books from this year. THE […]