Dreams and happiness

Let me ask you a question — if you achieve the thing you are dreaming of, will you be happy? Tom Sukanen came to Saskatchewan from Finland as a young man with immense strength and talent. He was a friend to all. He helped neighbours build their homes, work their land, repair their machinery, thresh … Continue reading Dreams and happiness

Having fun is not the purpose of our life.

          Happiness is often confused with having fun. But ask yourself, isn't the root of your desire for fun a wish to have your attention diverted from your problems, at least for a moment? To feel a constant need for amusement, entertainment, or recreation is self-defeating and even self-destructive. If our … Continue reading Having fun is not the purpose of our life.

Reading each other’s mail

How long does the honeymoon last when Christians marry? How long does it take for the husband to realize that his bride isn’t submitting to him like the Bible teaches? How many days does it take before the young lady becomes aware that her husband isn’t giving himself for her like it says in the … Continue reading Reading each other’s mail

Is this vile world a friend to grace?

Alexander Fraser Tytler, (1747 – 1813) was a Scottish lawyer, judge, writer and historian.  In writing about democracy in Athens, he first noted that a large number of the people were slaves, not citizens, then went on to say, “Nor were the superior classes in the actual enjoyment of a rational liberty and independence. They … Continue reading Is this vile world a friend to grace?

The cat who came in from the cold

I glanced out the window one evening in late fall and was startled to see a white kitten sitting on our doorstep.  I walked around to the door and opened it, half expecting this kitten to dash off in fear when he saw me.  I was amazed when he calmly got up, walked into the … Continue reading The cat who came in from the cold