Let There Be Light

I've been reminded over and over the past few months of how quickly I take my eyes off Jesus. Reading the story of Peter walking on the water, it's a familiar picture of my life. Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.  But when he saw the ...

 We've been busy making memories over the past few weeks. They are all we have once a person is gone. So put your phone down, let your work slide and start investing in the people you love. Love them well, hold them close and makes some memories because tomorrow isn't a guarantee.  How the days pass so fast like a summer wind here today and gone tomorrow. Taking time to really slow down and learn how to breathe,  to fully embrace this life we've been given. To sit quietly for 5 mins without doing a thing, try it....it's harder then you think. You see we've been told by society to always be busy and thinking about the next task. I'm so bad for that, I suck a sitting still. But what does it look like to "Be still and Know that I Am God"-Psalm 46:10.  Honesty I'm not sure and still trying to learn. I think it means some of the things below and not participating in the constant rat race here in North America we're conditioned to. Going on vacation ...

None of us are immune to hardship.  This past week God's been putting on our hearts to enjoy each day for what it is. Far to often we assume that we're going to grow old on this earth and live to be 90 but God never promised that.  " Be content with what you have, because God has said" Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you." So that we confidently say, "The Lord is my helper, I will NOT be afraid. What will man do to me?" Hebrews 13:5-6  We've never been promised an easy road here on earth. We're not promised tomorrow or even the next hour. But we are promised that He will never leave us or forsake us. There is so much peace and comfort in that.  I was sent this song by my Dad this week and it spoke volumes to us as it talks about numbering our days. My Dad was in his transport truck bunk sleeping around 4am and all of the sudden his radio turned on and this song was playing. God's timing is not coincidence, it's absolutely p...

 This week we actually had to laugh at how much bigger God is then we could ever imagine. Jesse's been listening a lot to the song called "Reckless Love" and has been moved at how God is in a sense reckless when it comes to loving us. Thinking about the story of the shepherd leaving his sheep in order to find one lost sheep.  https://youtu.be/6xx0d3R2LoU The Parable of the Lost Sheep: Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there wi...

  As we sit out on our deck on this beautiful spring evening we're so grateful for life. Every breath is a gift and as we walk out this journey we're thankful for the chance to live like we're dying. The past couple weeks the good o'l Tim McGraw song "Live like your dying"  https://youtu.be/OJejCUfdnCM  has been in my head alot. I grew up listening to his music and always wondered what it would be like to experience that song. Not knowing whether Jesse will be around in a year from now makes things real. I think that's how we're ment to live though, we take life and all of its glorious things for granted so often. Our life is so much sweeter now; Sunrises on our morning walks, watching our garden grow, taking moments and really cherishing them becasue we don't know and none of us really do. I've been thinking alot about eternity lately and what it will be like. To be with Jesus face to face, to fall at His feet and worship Him continuously, to ...

  This past Monday we met with oncology at Brantford GH(we are switching to BGH since it's closer to us.) We really liked the oncologist we met and appreciated his honesty. He shared from his medical perspective Jesse didn't have much hope and could only see two years. That was tough to hear. As I write and think about my own life, what would I do with two years?  What about you?  Who would you forgive that you've been holding a grudge toward? How would you love and where would you put your time and energy? Because truthfully none of us know the number of days we will spend on this earth. Our days are numbered and we are living on borrowed time. So what are we going to do with that time?   I'm reminded of this verse : Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. Psalm 20:7-8  Some trust in doctors and some trust in chemo but WE will trust in ...

  It's been a busy few days and we are grateful that we were able to keep our minds occupied this past weekend. Friday night we had a worship service; it was such a powerful night. We're so thankful for everyone who came out and were a part of it. To hear the singing and praises to our God was incredible. We will never forget that special night. Saturday Jesse and I went on a date in the afternoon.  We did some fishing, hiking and relaxing. It was much needed. We came home to a decked out deck and a bunch of beautiful people. We now have an oasis to hang out on and just enjoy this spring weather. Thanks so much friends/family for doing what you did. From the speakers, to the sign, to flowers and furniture it's such a special spot to be. As for Monday we had an appointment with a liver surgeon who we really liked. He was very helpful in explaining why he couldn't do surgery at the moment. Jesse has quite a few spots in different parts of his liver and it would be too com...