Category Archives: Joy & Passion

The Greatest Of These

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

His words caught me off guard. I love you, Elizabeth. Maybe because he didn’t speak English. Maybe because I’d just met him. Or perhaps because we just don’t say those three words enough. Regardless, the moment when my Mexico amigo … Continue reading →

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These Days

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

These days, I wake up early and stay up late. Sometimes I don’t wake up to the alarm though. These days, I work hard all day on the last assignments of Grade 12. I’m not always as diligent as I … Continue reading →

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In Jesus I Find Joy

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Yesterday, I admitted that I dislike Mondays. I don’t really know why. I guess the weekend is over and suddenly my time is not my own. I have other commitments. School is not just a thing that I “could”  or … Continue reading →

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Through Christ Who Strengthens Me

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

A couple of days ago, I got to see the sun glisten off of snow-covered peeks as I enjoyed another day of skiing. The weather was perfect with blue skies overhead and white powder at our ski tips. There was … Continue reading →

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The Passion

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

Ever since I can remember, I have loved to act. From the time I learned to read, I was reading everything aloud with different “character” voices. One of my favourite childhood past times was acting out cherished stories with my … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got The Joy At Last

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Joy, I have found you. It took me long enough but I found you. And that’s the important thing, right? When I was little I heard that song about you. The one that goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

It’s Christmas-time and I am overwhelmed. Not by the usual list of to-do’s or holiday engagements, but instead by the simple blessings of love, joy, and friendship. It’s the season for happiness and I am truly joyful this time. Last week, … Continue reading →

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Hope Amidst The Humbug

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

December rolled in this week and with it, the beginnings of Christmas. The first Sunday of advent came and went, a candle was lighted, and the kids in sunday school started practicing their Christmas Carols. I got ingredients for the … Continue reading →

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