Have you ever been convinced of someone’s wrong-doing only to discover you were the wrong-doer? Did you ever suspect someone of a crime they didn’t commit? There are many ways in which we can inadvertently be caught up in the crosshairs of someone’s offense. It probably happens more often than we ever become aware of. A suspicious mind can take you farther than you planned to go and cost you more than you expected to pay and keep you longer than you planned to stay. When your

My neck of the woods has had some general excitement around the anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in June of 2026. This is a 6.4 billion dollar, cable-stayed bridge featuring the longest deck span in North America. The engineering beauty connects Canada and the United States and receives its namesake from a Canadian hockey great, Gordie Howe. The structure’s two main A frames resemble a pair of hockey sticks standing at over 700 feet high. I’m person

We’re told it’s the little things that make the difference in relationships. This is true in many ways. Recognizing little kindnesses can cushion the common frustrations of life in close quarters. Striving to be courteous and considerate of others helps a good deal to take attention off one another’s shortcomings. A grouchy undertone can often be appeased with a gentle or joyful reply. These are like littles loves. Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh wo

Do you know the feeling of being busy in the house and after stepping outside for a minute you catch the smell of a neighbour barbequing? Suddenly you’re gripped with the realization that you’re simply starving, and you begin to think God is calling you to missions starting in your neighbour’s backyard. Perhaps it’s as simple as coming home from work and catching the scent of onions frying in butter, or the irresistible savor of bacon as a side for…. honestly, anything! When