I have visited the Edmonton Valley Zoo twice. Both times were in the off-season: April 2014 and January 2017. 

While there are benefits to visiting a zoo when it is less busy, it also means that the cooler weather…

Photographing flowers isn’t something I do a lot of; I have yet to master the specialized techniques that show the flowers at their best. However, like all of us, I can’t resist trying to capture digitally something so beautiful,…

Making this your best year ever doesn't mean following a rigid set of rules and expecting everything to turn out exactly the way you want it.

It's about making the decision to improve your life, one step at a…

Waterton Lakes National Park may be the smallest mountain park in the Canadian Rockies, but there is nowhere else in the world where a World Heritage Site, biosphere reserve, and international peace park are all found at one location!…

It is no secret that I enjoy visiting zoos across Canada. Lucky me that there is a zoo within a short drive from my home! 

I recently blogged about how I support the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo…

This past year (2017) was one full of excitement, successes, fun, and pleasant surprises. But don’t get me wrong—there were plenty of disappointments and challenges too! 

It was a year to explore new ventures and friendships, and to let…

As I wrap up this four-part series, my thoughts turn to how I can bring The Twelve Days of Giving into the next twelve months. It is easy to be generous when we are caught up in the Christmas season,…

The first two instalments of this blog—Part 1 and Part 2—were mostly about acts of service. Now I will switch my attention to other resources. This next instalment is about online giving—monetary gifts. 

Most everyone agrees that…

I am really enjoying finding ways to give of my time and other resources to others during this holiday season, and sharing them with you. I think it is important, though, to address the elephant in the room—the Bible clearly…

This year, our family is having a very different kind of Christmas. This will be the first year that our family—my husband, two sons, and daughter-in-law—won’t be all together on Christmas Day due to life circumstances. So instead of having…

I was super excited to be part of the 2017 Canadian Songwriting Challenge (Saskatchewan edition) this past weekend, presented by our provincial music association, SaskMusic, in partnership with the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA) and Bell Media. 

The top news stories for 2016 according to many mainstream media outlets included a contentious election, civil wars, devastating fires, terrorism around the globe, and the deaths of some of the most influential musicians of our time. While the impact…

My father John was born into a farming family in southwestern Saskatchewan, the youngest of three children. This is his family’s homestead. I wonder if he had any inkling as a boy that one day he would travel…

Branding is key for musicians (and other creative artists). Having professional, top-notch photos that visually represent who you are as an artist is one of the best ways to support and further your brand. 

After two successful photo shoots in…

As I was going for my daily walk on the eve of the release of my new single “Holy Spirit” (September 9, 2016), I began to think about what the headline for the blog officially announcing its release (i.e. this…

There are times when people disappoint us. There are times when people hurt us. There are times when we feel excruciatingly lonely. BUT there is an ever-present, all-knowing, compassionate God Who cares for us and loves us regardless of our…

Whether you are seeking a greater purpose in life, are a new believer, or have walked with Jesus for a long time, these simple tips will remind you that getting closer to God is just one small act away. Spend…

This blog is the last of a three-part blog about my experience at Write Canada, Canada’s largest conference for Christian writers, which was held at the Holiday Inn Yorkdale in Toronto, Canada, on June 23-25th, 2016. You can read…

This blog is part two of a three-part blog about my experience at Write Canada, Canada’s largest conference for Christian writers, which was held at the Holiday Inn Yorkdale in Toronto, Canada, on June 23-25th, 2016. 

Day Two of …

This summer I was blessed to attend Write Canada, Canada’s largest conference for Christian writers, at the Holiday Inn Yorkdale in Toronto, Canada, on June 23-25th, 2016. I was able to attend the conference thanks to a bursary and…

I am absolutely delighted to announce that my children’s picture book, The Two Trees, was shortlisted for The 2016 Word Awards, celebrating the best work of Canadian Christian authors, journalists, poets, columnists, songwriters, and scholars. With over 100…

Wow! 2015 has been truly memorable, as I close in on nearly three years of full-time music and writing ministry! God has been so good as He has opened doors to new, sometimes unexpected opportunities, and closed doors that…