Our Heart’s Desire
I read an excellent article recently on the Desiring God website that starts with this statement: “Actions speak louder than words — but desires speak loudest.” I have found this to be true in my…
Keeping the Darkness in Check
Don’t dream big dreams of power and influence for the future if you can’t do the small things you are responsible for at the present. I got this idea from The Hobbit, when Gandalf explains…
Christ the Conquerer
C.H. Spurgeon reminds Christians of their victory. It is a sweet victory. He has conquered every foe that obstructed the way. Cheer up now you faint-hearted warrior. Not only has Christ travelled the road, but…
Prosperity, a Hope, and a Future
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV) The context of this verse is that God…
Above and Beyond
Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box,and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. And he said, ‘Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all…
The Final Year
As I sit in what has been my favourite thinking spot this week, I had to take some time to share my thoughts about this coming year. In less than two weeks I will be…
Farewell India
At the time of writing this blog post, we are about 6 hours away from our departure time from Hyderabad, India. It’s hard to believe we have been here for two weeks already. Although we have…
One Week in India
We are halfway done our time in India, and I wish I had more time to update my blog. I’ve been quite busy helping the Digital Media students with filming and photography, as well as…
Two Weeks in India
In 24 hours from the time of writing this post, Lynn and I will be aboard a Boeing 767 heading for Hyderabad with a team of Prairie students and instructors. There are two main goals…
Highlights from Cambodia
Our trip through Southeast Asia is coming to a close. In a few days we will be back in Canada, with many memories of all the people we met and stories we heard. One of…
Vietnamese Children in Cambodia
Cambodia is believed to be home to about 1 million Vietnamese people, many of which were born with no citizenship. No citizenship means no ability to find work or attend school beyond grade 5, and…
Update from Laos
We spent the last few days in the Xieng Khouang Province of Laos. We visited a village where Batik products are made, and we also toured the Mulberries Silk farm. This video will show some…