Overcoming Hopelessness with Hope
To abide in hope is not just saying I wish. It’s more than desiring something to come to pass, looking forward to an event or being in a person’s presence.…
I’ve Got to Remember
I’ve got remember to tell Paul, I thought. My daughter-in-law Megan’s face glowed, was great with child, in her last trimester. I listened intently as she excitedly explained the preparations for the baby’s birth. And then it dawned on me, oh yeah, Paul isn’t here; he’s in heaven with Jesus. October 17, 2009 was the day Paul was promoted to heaven, the day everything changed.
Today would have been Pastor Paul's 59th birthday. How will I remember his life on this, another one of his birthdays? It's the anniversary of the birth of Pastor Paul Giesbrecht. I’ve decided to spend the rest of my life remembering.
Lent is a Time to Listen
“Say what?” “Can you hear me now?” These familiar jingles have been used in popular commercials to get our attention. The catch phrases invite us to listen in. Hearing is…
Make the Most of Your Time
[Tweet "“I wish I could stand on a busy street corner and beg people to give me all their wasted hours.”"]Wouldn’t it be great if we could stock up the…
Sacred Surgery
Sacred Surgery The historical surgery took place on February 15, 1921. Dr. Kane applied local anesthesia to his patient and cut through skin and tissues, found the infected appendix, removed…
Memories Comfort. Truth Heals.
[Tweet "Memories are comforting."] Today would have been my 39th wedding anniversary with Pastor Paul Giesbrecht . Our marriage ended on October 17, 2009 as he was promoted to…
Shaken But Not Moved
Shaken But Not Moved We haven’t had a break. We’ve gone from pandemic to protests. Most of us haven’t been able to gather in person for church services for several months.…
4 Ways to Renew Hope NOW in COVID19
You are done with quarantine, lock-down, and social-distancing. Life as you knew it pre-COVID19 is totally different. And not much to your liking. You miss your family, friends, and future.…
How to Pray for America – Nat’l Day of Prayer – 5-7-2020
Why pray for America? What to pray for America? How to pray for America? I know I've been wondering that some thing...so here's a few tips on How to Pray…
Gone But Not Forgotten
We will meet again. Soon, and very soon. Today is April 29, 2021, the sixty-fourth birthday of Paul Eugene Giesbrecht. But it’s our eleventh year to celebrate his birthday on this…