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A love that stills anger

  • February 1, 2017
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“Some people’s ideas of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage.” – Sir Winston Churchill In recent days, it’s become a lot less enjoyable checking … Continue reading

No love such as this

  • November 20, 2016
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Warm water wraps itself around my tiny body. Each day I continue to grow. I feel safer now, than I probably ever will. For, where I am, nothing can harm. I have a special bond with my mother. I feed … Continue reading

We close a chapter of parenting

  • July 2, 2016
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June 2016 brings an end to a season of Cam & my parenting. We no longer have a child in grade school.  This month was one of the fullest, most eventful ones we’ve experienced. The end of a season always … Continue reading

Simply stated in white

  • May 14, 2016
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White. It’s clean. It’s simple. It’s powerful. Life is hurried and full. I sometimes wonder how we make everything come together. I look for solace and peace. I’ve always loved white. I could have an entire house painted white with … Continue reading

Top characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders

  • February 24, 2016
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Successful traits of a change leader Leaders who are motivated by a specific purpose and have a compelling vision become change leaders of society and culture. The leaders who are entrepreneurs are those who take initiative to create something that they … Continue reading

The hopelessness of self-destruction

  • November 12, 2015
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The monster within  If only for a moment, the sun shone so brightly. Were you prepared to forget and throw away the beauty of that moment in your relentless drive for perfection? Perfection. You will never find. I, if any, … Continue reading

God uses my faith to perform miracles

  • October 6, 2015
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I choose faith. I believe. The impossible is possible! Miracles still happen.  God wants to break the bondage of my disbelief and show His power through His works. He is then honoured and glorified. He calls me to seek Him in … Continue reading

To laugh again

  • September 17, 2015
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  In the darkness, a smile mocks your pain. There is confusion to think that others can go on with their lives while tragedy, heartbreak and pain have seemingly removed your ability to experience joy. Deep and utter despair somehow … Continue reading

Renovation of my soul

  • August 25, 2015
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Deterioration is gradual. It is subtle… until… it’s not so subtle anymore. The state of disrepair becomes obvious and, before we know it, it drives us mad. At this point, the dreaming begins. A simple thought like, “What if we … Continue reading

If only

  • July 22, 2015
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In the wake of tragedy, two words torture our souls.  IF. ONLY. If only ….we could have waited a second before we left, gone with our first plan, or paid attention to that sixth sense.  There clearly is something we … Continue reading

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