Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Volume 52”
It was evening in the great city of Guadalajara, Mexico when my brother eased our van to a halt on the six-lane perimeter highway. Soon we saw the reason for the stopped traffic: an ambulance, and a form lying still on the asphalt, covered by a sheet. The young man had tried to run across the highway and had been …
Have you ever been to an airport and watched people with their luggage? They are weighed down. Some really struggle – pushing carts with four or five cases piled up, or pulling one big suitcase with other bags strapped over their shoulders. The baggage slows them down and hinders their walking as they try to get to their destination. I’m …
The three men had been drinking heavily and partying all night. Now, as their car approached the intersection where they needed to turn toward home, the effects of too much alcohol caught up with them. By the time they saw the other car, it was too late. The force of the impact sent the men’s car tumbling down an embankment. …
Have you thought that you might be happier if you had different colored eyes, or if you were a different height or weight? Perhaps you’ve wished that you had perfect eyesight, that you did not have diabetes, or that you could walk without the aid of crutches or a wheelchair. But did you know that you were created, just the …
When God created you, He gave you the ability to be creative. Whether you draw, make music, or build things, your creativity shows that you are special. As you explore the world God created, you’ll find that He used all the colours to make a beautiful home we can enjoy. Each colour in a box of crayons can tell us …
This little church sits nestled under the trees in the beautiful Minter Gardens near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Recently, while visiting the gardens, we thought we would go into the church for a few moments of peace and solitude. To our great surprise, when we tried to enter, we found that it was just a façade. There was no building at …
Just when it seems that things might start to get better, another catastrophe strikes. How should we react to all these events? Will things keep getting worse? DON’T BE SURPRISED First, we shouldn’t be surprised when natural disasters occur, or when the evil contained in human hearts pours out in violence, hate, and suffering of all kinds. In fact, much …
1926 – 2022 Our greatly esteemed Queen Elizabeth has passed from time into eternity. She will be remembered for her loyalty to her country, her commitment to her vows, her stoicism in the face of personal loss and hardship and her untiring service as our longest serving monarch. Born on April 21, 1926, Elizabeth was the first child of The …
Have you ever looked in a fun house mirror? It can be entertaining to stare at your reflection (or someone else’s!) and laugh at how it makes you look unnaturally tall and thin. Then you go to the next mirror, and you look like someone has tried to flatten you. A curve in the glass turns the reflection into a …
Have you ever thought of taking a cruise? Suppose a travel agent offered you the opportunity to take the cruise of a lifetime — with the following choices: SHIP A: Shipbuilder: We really don’t know the builder’s technical qualifications, skills or experience. But he seems to be a good man. Crew: We don’t know anything about the crew’s previous sailing …
