When I was younger, I remember receiving the inevitable homework assignment to write an essay on "something I am thankful for." Then I'd spend a lot of time sitting in my room trying to figure out just what in the world that could possibly be; and I'd end up writing down everything I could think of from God to environmental consciousness.
But after having children, my priorities have clearly changed:
"Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering."
- Unknown
My friend's 5 year old granddaughter looked at the stars one night and exclaimed, "God's home! All his lights are on!"
"When God put a calling on your life He already factored in your stupidity."
- Unknown
"In all my years of pastoring, I have learned this lesson: A person's spiritual maturity is not truly visible until they DON'T get their way. Then you see the real person."
- Erik Reed
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A discussion about Truth and Reconciliation with two members of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation, and a member and Chief of the Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation.
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