I’m on the island Antigua for a few days. Antigua is a beautiful island in the Eastern Caribbean. It’s surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. This morning as I was walking on the beach and tasting the salt in the air, I reflected on the grilled…
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” Romans 8:5 I received a very honest message from one of the members. She said, “So I don’t really know how…
I woke up this morning realizing that this fall will be 30 years since I taught my first fitness class at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I never would have imagined where that path that started out as a way to make some extra cash and stay in shape would have taken me. So much…
I had to forfeit a race this past Sunday due to a knee injury. I was very disappointed because I had paid $100 for the race which was non-refundable, but what was more important than the money was that I really enjoy participating in races. Having to miss the race got me thinking about all…
Last night, I watched a powerful movie, ‘The Hurricane’ featuring Denzel Washington. It’s based on the true story about a middle-weight boxer, Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter who was wrongfully convicted of triple murders and spent over 20 years in prison before having his conviction overturned in Supreme Court. The part of the movie that caught my…
Easter was tough for me as I over-indulged in my son’s Easter chocolate. My mom (and hubby) still buy my 15 year old son Easter bunnies and he’s quite happy to oblige them. It’s now 4 days post Easter celebrations and I’m still struggling to get my healthy eating plan back on track. Fact is,…
It’s amazing how your life can change in a relatively short period of time. It was just over 5 years ago that I was a single mother living in subsidized housing and feeling somewhat content yet resigned to the ‘fact’ that my life would always be a struggle. I believed that for some reason my…
Scripture Reflection: “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Gal 1:10 We’re in the most powerful part of the Haven program, core fears. Our core…