A reflection on facing life’s shadow seasons — illness, caregiving, loss — with the reminder that we only need enough light for the next step.
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When a Crumb Is More Than Enough
When our prayers seem unanswered and our strength feels small, faith may simply mean staying close to Jesus. The Canaanite woman reminds us that we don’t need a mighty wave of strength—sometimes, a crumb of His grace is more than enough to sustain our souls.
Trusting God When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan
What do an unfruitful apple tree, a young woman’s broken plans, and the stories of Joseph, Naomi, Mary, and Paul have in common? They remind us that when our plans fail, God’s purposes remain faithful. Discover how unexpected detours can become the destination God lovingly intended all along.
Walking Together: One Step at a Time
Chaplain Noel reflects on a peaceful walk through Victoria, BC with his wife Amy — and how walking together mirrors how God walks with us through life’s every season.
Blooming Together: A Garden, a Song, and a Sky Full of Wonder
A visit to Butchart Gardens becomes a picture of God’s kingdom — children, parents, and grandparents sharing one garden, one song, and one sky, a reminder that every generation blooms in its own season under the same Gardener.
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Touch Is a Blessing
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (6) – Small Acts of Love
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (5)-Presence Is the Gift That Lingers
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (4) – The Beauty of Being Interruptible
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (3) – Daily Bread, Not Weekly Loaves
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (2) – Your Presence is Powerful
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.
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The Practice of Presence (1) – Stillness Is Not Idleness
The seniors I’ve walked with have reminded me that Jesus never hurried, yet He did everything He was meant to do. This 14-series journey shares the wisdom they’ve given me about letting go of the hustle, living in God’s grace, and finding deep holiness in simply being with God and with others. Let’s trade the worry of our to-do lists for the rich life found in the gift of today.