At the time of writing, it’s been nine weeks since we started this physical distancing thing. So much has changed. I’m working from home. I don’t eat out. I hardly see my kids in person. I get together with my friends infrequently. And when I’m with either, I treat them like they’re a leper, not touching and maintaining a distance. I watch church on TV now, rather than … [Read more...] about The more things change…
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
You’re not alone
In 2015, I had the privilege of attending a very special global conference, the Mennonite World Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Although I was born into generations of Mennonites, was raised and schooled in the Mennonite tradition and worked in a Mennonite seniors’ care home, I did not know much about the global Mennonite community. If you are thinking of head … [Read more...] about You’re not alone
Selfless: A documentary for the selfies generation
Ear phones on, devices in hands, heads down, selfies clicking, and now, anxiety on the rise. How is the modern parent to balance the good of technology with the concerns facing a generation of children who have never known life without it? Fresh Independence Productions has recently addressed this complex and critical, cultural phenomena through a documentary entitled … [Read more...] about Selfless: A documentary for the selfies generation
Take your giving to the next level: Donor advised funds
Fred inherited one million dollars. He had read my previous article on tithing and wanted to tithe on this inheritance. He wasn’t sure where he wanted it all to go, but he really wanted the tax-break this year, so he needed to make the donation this year. Wilma had $10,000 in Telus shares that she had been given years ago as an employee. Because the shares were given to her, … [Read more...] about Take your giving to the next level: Donor advised funds
Caring for seniors amid a crisis
Editor’s note: Each month, for many years now with amazing loyalty, Sharon Simpson posts an article to give our seniors hope and encouragement. At times, her articles have brought me to tears, at other times they have drawn laughter, often I am left pondering some important spiritual truth. This month, she is unable to send us such an article because she is busy caring for … [Read more...] about Caring for seniors amid a crisis