Margaret.

General, Seasons, The Wonders of God
May 31, 2026

From White to Brown: What Hares Taught Me About Nature and Genes

For years, I have watched hares wander through our backyard, becoming such familiar visitors that it felt as though we shared the same address. Through every season, I photographed and observed them, often noticing a curious pattern: white hares in winter and brown ones in summer. I occasionally wondered why…

Christian faith, Church ethics
May 16, 2026

Is It “Church is Not For Me”?

Have you stopped going to church? Do you now say church is “not for you” because of your experiences with people there? If so, pause for a moment. Would we also say work is not for us because of difficult coworkers or management? Or that family is not for us…

General, Seasons, The Wonders of God
April 18, 2026

White Trails, Quiet Wonders

It was a beautiful day for hiking at Elk Island. The day began below freezing, but it gradually warmed up. It almost made me forget that winter is only just leaving. The beautiful Astotin Lake remained as stunning as ever, though it was still fully covered with snow, making it…

Christian faith, Jesus
April 3, 2026

The Truth the World Could Not Silence

Among the many ancient belief systems, philosophical traditions, and religious systems that have risen and faded across history, the message of Christ continues to stand apart, living, active, and profoundly transformative. The Bible and the Christian faith have faced relentless opposition, suppression, ridicule, persecution, bans, confiscation, and even the execution…

Exhortation, Life and Purpose
March 5, 2026

A Little Hope for Today

Is anyone feeling low today? This is for you:

General, Love, Relationship, & Marriage
February 14, 2026

Where God Leads, Love Thrives

When we choose to love God with all our heart and truly place Him first, we open our lives for Him to lead, build, and bless. As we surrender everything to Him, He faithfully establishes our love life, strengthens our relationships, anchors our marriage, and blesses our family and children.…

Discipline, Exhortation, Warning & Chastisement
February 9, 2026

Faith that Moves Forward

Learning from David’s response when his own people wanted to stone him because of the war that had devastated the city, we see a powerful example of godly leadership. David paused and turned to God, asking, “Should I pursue the enemy and overtake them, or should I let them go?”…

Life and Purpose, Warning & Chastisement
January 29, 2026

It is a Snare

It is a snare, a silent, merciless trap of the mind. A prison that coils around the soul and drags it into a cavern of unending despair. It turns the mind inward until it drowns in its own shadows, feeding it with flawless self-pity and faultless self-justification while twisting every…

Christian faith, Church ethics, Seasons
January 29, 2026

Is Christmas Pagan? Let’s Talk

Some of the comments on my last post about “Merry Christmas” prompted this article. I hope those who struggle with this topic will read it with an open mind. Many people explore the history of Christmas and discover that some traditions predate Christianity. Their concerns are understandable and deserve respect,…

Exhortation, Seasons
January 25, 2026

It’s Not the Storm, It’s Us

While a few inches of snow can bring parts of the United States, Germany, etc., to a standstill for days, many cities in Canada carry on with daily life despite very deep snow and freezing temperatures, extreme cold of -40 degrees Celsius or lower. People dig out, adapt, and keep…