In February our culture turns its attention to love and family. Valentine’s Day reminds us of the beauty of marriage, and Family Day – celebrated in many provinces – encourages us to cherish those closest to us. Yet for many, this month is not one of celebration but a painful reminder of broken relationships, past wounds, and generational cycles of dysfunction. God’s … [Read more...] about Creating a legacy of blessing
St. Valentine's Day
The Inescapable St. Valentine’s Day
My wife Janice and I will be celebrating our 47th Wedding Anniversary on May 21. Almost five decades later, I can say without reservation that I love her more deeply with each passing year. She daily captivates me with how amazing she is as a wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling. I struck the jackpot when I married her. Since she recovered from cancer three … [Read more...] about The Inescapable St. Valentine’s Day
Friendship – viewing Valentine’s Day through an alternate lens
It’s upon us once more – the day reserved for romantic lovers. Flowers, chocolates, cards with big red hearts, and special dinners are synonymous with Valentine’s. For some, it’s an occasion to express their love in a special way – to nourish their exclusive relationship. But what if you’ve lost your loved one or if you’ve always been single? Just the thought of Valentine’s can … [Read more...] about Friendship – viewing Valentine’s Day through an alternate lens
St. Valentine’s Day, you gotta love it
Okay, I have to admit that I’m a hopeless romantic. I proposed to my girl at the exact minute when we’d been officially dating for 24,000 hours. It was 1976, we were watching the sunset from the side of Burnaby Mountain, sitting in my parked 1973 blue Valiant (in the front seat in case you’re wondering). She said yes. We’ll soon celebrate 40 years of marriage. During those … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day, you gotta love it