Mom’s Memoirs Continued

We left Killam and traveled to the Camrose Hospital. When we arrived at the front desk – I barely got my name out when the receptionist told me that she had been waiting for me, and to follow her. Again, we entered a Hospital waiting room full of waiting people, and before we could even sit down, we were ushered into a private room. There [...]

MY MOM’S MEMOIRS OF JRA

Ahhh… spring is here. I am enjoying this season more than ever. We are looking forward to our oldest daughter graduating high school and my youngest daughter moving from junior high (grade 9) to high school (grade 10). Sometimes, it all moves too quickly.   This February marked over 30 years since I was first diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (aka  Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis). My [...]

Can Christians Practice Yoga? – Part 3

1 Corinthians 10:14-22  Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we, [...]

Can Christians Practice Yoga? – Part 2

In the first post, I looked at the origins of yoga, it’s basis in the Hindu religion and what we see within North America. In this post, I want to look at the spiritual and biblical side of practicing yoga. The foundation for our beliefs and what we participate in as Christians must come from [...]

Can Christians Practice Yoga? – Part 1

It seems the latest exercise craze to hit North America is yoga. What is intriguing is how this fad has found its way into the lives of the church and Christians. It’s particularly common to hear of Christians regularly attending yoga classes, and I have read about churches offering yoga groups as a means of [...]

6 Tech Tools for Every Leader

Occasionally I get asked how do I do everything I want and still keep up to the crazy pace of life. Honestly, most days I don’t accomplish everything I want, but I have been able to increase my effectiveness and efficiency in doing as much as possible because of certain Tech Tools.   So I [...]