Category Archives: faith

running in a new way

A few years ago, my Pastor’s son, a Pastor himself, Matthew Barnett, participated in a World Marathon where you had to run 7 races in 7 days across 7 continents – yeah, it was that hard!  He was doing this to raise money for his wonderful organization in Los Angeles called the Dream Center.  We… Read More


choosing faith over security

“Where does your security lie? Is God your refuge, your hiding place, your stronghold, your shepherd, your counselor, your friend, your redeemer, your saviour, your guide? If He is, you don’t need to search any further for security.” ― Elisabeth Elliot I kinda feel like I have been on a search for security my whole adult life. … Read More




don’t let loss be your life

I never knew my oldest sister. My parents were still newlyweds when they got pregnant with their first baby.  They were living in Vancouver, working hard although struggling to feel secure enough to take care of a baby; yet it didn’t stop their joy when they knew they were expecting their first child.  They spent… Read More