Leadership is Influence
As Andrew has taken on the role of Student Council President at Westdale Secondary, he has learned a lot about leadership. We talk often about our use of influence. I love his vision to create a posit
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Advent Joy
Reader: Today we light the Joy candle. We open our hearts to receive the gift of joy in Christ. Jesus partnered with God in Creation and then stepped into the world He made to bring heaven here. The a
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Advent Peace
Today we light the Peace candle. The Prince of Peace invites us to enjoy stillness. “Jesus rebuked the wind and said to the waves: “Peace! Be still.” The wind died down and was compl
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HOPE
Reader 1: Today we light the hope candle. How our world needs hope.Jesus, a light to shine in the darkness. God, come to be with us Song: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Spoken Word Poem writ
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Seen, Understood and Loved
I was reminded this morning how vital it is to know we are seen, heard, known and loved! I love the bible story of the lamb that was missed, sought and found by the shepherd! It is lovely to remember
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The Gift of Music
I teach beginner piano to the girls I babysit and so enjoy watching them connect with music! The youngest came to her lesson in a princess dress and draped it over the side of the bench as she sat bes
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Prayer of Peace
I was sitting with my family last night and we were reflecting on how differently our Facebook feeds can be depending on what we have shown interest in. We are aware of the echo chamber of social medi
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Mental Shift to Choose Joy
“If you have to do it, decide to do it!”I heard this quote from a speaker over 20 years ago. It stuck because it was the attitude adjustment I needed! I had an overactive 'should&
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Let Your Heart Speak
This was what my heart spoke in the quiet this morning. It has become important to me not to silence my inner world by letting the noise of demands crowd it out.What is your inner voice speaking
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A Place For Us
When I was praying with our prayer group this week, I was struck freshly by the joy that came in realizing we each have a unique place in God's story. Becoming and being more fully the self that G
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