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In the United States, there's a wonderful business that makes the most amazing cinnamon buns. We don't have this business in Canada, but you can rest assured that whenever I am travelling in the US, I make sure I find the business's bakery kiosk. Nothing is like these ooey-gooey good buns! They are worth the price and the time it takes to find them. They are the perfect blend of sticky brown sugar/cinnamon filling with bread. Once you start eating one, it's hard to stop. I...
After I spoke somewhere, a gentleman told me he was a beekeeper. "Bees are the most amazing creatures in the world," he said. "Look them up." I did. And now, whenever I hear a bee buzzing, I smile. It is the sound of one of creation's truly awesome marvels. Did you know those wings are beating more than 190 times a second? Try that with your arms. When the bumblebee lands on one of a few hundred flowers in our yard, the buzzing changes. Because it is now chewing bumble gum...
My friend went into hospice this week. She is preparing to leave earth and relocate to her Father's place (the one Jesus is preparing in heaven). She is looking forward to seeing Christ and the people she misses, who left before her. At the same time, I am adjusting to my new retirement and seeking ways to feel relevant in this new season of my life. The two scenarios hardly compare, but I know that my own travels from this earth won't be all that far away so I want to be...
Rabbit was hopping around in the newly fallen snow. Life was good; life was perfect. As he hopped around the trunk of a big tree, he came nose to nose with a coyote. They were both so surprised neither of them moved. Rabbit knew that coyote could eat him in two or three bites. He knew he couldn't outrun the coyote. He was doomed. Coyote had been out hunting for food in the deep snow but hadn't expected to come nose to nose with a rabbit. "Hello Friend," the rabbit said,...
For the last four months, I have been blessed to live in a new, ready-to-move home. From the roof to the floors and the bottom of the crawl space, the house was freshly built and free of any kind of wear and tear. In the third month of living in my new home, I managed to break the handle on my mop and had to resort to washing my floor on my hands and knees. As I proceeded to do so, I was mortified at what I saw from this lowly position. There were food particles on my freshly...
When I was child, January 1 was the one time of year I could stay up late without grownups reprimanding me. They were nice to us all day. Especially if we stayed outdoors. And we did. We ice skated and built massive snow forts and pelted each other with snowballs. One year, we built the world's greatest snow fort, complete with three tunnels and windows you could poke your head through just in time to be plastered by a snowball. The fort was so big I think it caused an...
What is your life story? Wait; I will get us a cup of tea. Would you rather have coffee? That would be fun if I could make our visit happen. I wish I could learn how you walked through your dark valleys or climbed to the top of life's mountains. I would like to hear how the stories of others intersected with your life story. My husband, Wes, has been working on writing his life story for our family. He realized that he not only needs to tell his story, but he also needs to...
Many years ago, I knew an old man named Regret. He was 93 years old, had to walk with two canes and weighed less than a hundred pounds. When young, he'd been a cowboy; later he was a rancher. He was a treasure, had wonderful stories to tell and had a heart of gold. Regret was born in 1931. His mother gave birth to him at home and died moments after he was born. Her final word was, "Regret." His father blamed him for his mother's death and named the boy, "Regret." Regret grew...
Moose hunting requires a hunter to be patient and to not be discouraged. It is about wind direction, body scent, camouflage, how to push a moose out of the bush and, most of all, have a careful aim. Moose are very large animals and have very thick hides, so if you are going to harvest a moose, you need to make sure that your kill shot is very accurate. But the most important thing in harvesting a moose is patience. The Scripture verse above (Romans 15:1) reminds us to be...
Q: "Fifteen years ago I became a Christian, but I fell back into drinking and other things about a year ago and dropped out of church. I am sorry for what I have done, and I want to start over. Do you think it is possible for me to get back in fellowship at our Native church and serve the Lord again? I don't know where to begin." A: It's encouraging to hear of your concern and desire today. Your changed mind reminds me of the Prodigal Son. He had a change of mind and...
Everything we do at Indian Life Ministries is focused on restoring hope, healing and honor within Indigenous communities, through a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We do what we do because we care about the hearts and souls of every First Nations, Native American and Indigenous person. If the Lord isn't using this ministry to make an impact on the lives of our readers and friends, what are we doing? Hear what our readers and friends have to say: • "I have been giving Council...
Jordan's a friend of mine who lives up along the Yukon River in central Alaska. He's a sled dog musher and invited me to his place to check out his team. Pointing to his lead dog, he proudly commented, "He ran the Iditarod." Wow, now that's a canine compliment!! You see, the Iditarod is the Everest of dog races. Snaking along 998 miles of tundra, forest, mountain passes, frozen rivers and sea ice, the trail follows the old (modified) freight run to Nome, Alaska. The Iditarod r...
Change is a constant in life. No matter how hard I have tried to keep things the same, the more I have noticed that change slips through my fingers like sand . . . or snow. Whether you are reading this from the United States or Canada, your political landscape will be changing in 2025; we will all celebrate another birthday (unless we leave this earth to spend an eternity with Jesus); if you have young children, they will start another year in school; maybe it's time to...
I had a MacBook Air sitting unused in my closet for several years. I have always been a PC person, so I totally avoided this Apple contraption because I didn't understand how to operate it. I was frustrated every time I tried to use it. A friend of mine needed a laptop for his children, who are being homeschooled. I thought I could donate my old Apple to them. The only problem was, I couldn't even get into the computer, I was totally locked out. After spending about 45...
Christmases of my childhood were magical times and few things were more magical than the Christmas program, a time when kids sang badly to great applause and sometimes raucous laughter, especially when they got mixed up and, with giant cards, spelled out "Christmas Rats," instead of "Christmas star." The climax was the end of the program, when we each received a candy bag. Danny Brown took up residence in the desk behind me at school one year, and in early December, his father...
What do you think about life's meaning? I have experienced retirement for a month now, so I have had more time to focus on world events. I have followed Israel's war in the Middle East, the devastating storms in the south (especially the losses in North Carolina mountains where my husband's family lives), the anti-Semitic rage on so-called elite campuses, and, of course, the presidential election with two assassination attempts. This, on top of closer-to-home issues like...
How did I end up living a thousand miles from my son, Snow Cloud? He's a long-haul truck driver, driving a giant sixteen wheeler, delivering freight from Texas to Maine. He loves his job but I'm lucky to see him once a year. I knew I'd be alone at Christmas, and I was feeling very sorry for myself. I packed boxes to mail to my daughter in Hawaii and my son in Australia-my children live across the ocean. I live in Seattle; Snow Cloud will be on the opposite coast. I mailed a...
Holidays can be stressful as we often see people we don't necessarily feel good will toward! How can we make our relationships over the holidays-and at every get together-a little easier? Here are a few tips: 1. Silence is golden. You don't have to share every opinion you have-especially when you know it will rankle someone else. You won't change the person's mind by arguing, so unless your family just enjoys arguing, choose your battles, avoid the controversies, and keep...
I have often heard the expression, "Born Again," but have never really figured out what it meant! What does that mean? What does that look like? How can you be born again? A: The Bible teaches in Ephesians 2 that before Jesus gives us new life, we are spiritually lifeless. Verses 4 and 5 talk about how God made us alive with Christ: "Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ . . . " Practically speaking, being born again, or...
About Intertribal Life: We have a large population of Native Americans here at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF); your commitment to send Intertribal Life is appreciated. The women here at CCCF are grateful to receive copies. Your outreach is making a difference. From my heart I am grateful too. Chaplain D. C I just wanted to send a huge thank you to you and your staff for maintaining this form of information and hope for our people here in the facility. The paper is...
In September 2023, Indian Life Ministries was asked to head to North Battleford, Sask., and host a conference to encourage people. After significant time in prayer, we said yes, and felt as though we wanted to create safe space for people to share their stories. You see, we believe that being able to share your story is often times integral in your healing. From this posture, the theme was born, Every Story Matters . . . Including Yours. We didn't think it would be dubbed a...
"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." 2 Peter 3:18 I love driving! I'm a member of the 5 million mile club-yup, that's a lot of pavement, potholes, and passing lanes! I've driven everything from motorbike to motor-coach, from Pontiac to Peterbilt, but I clearly remember the driver's license Journey . . . Class 7 (learner's) was pretty easy; I was 14 and so proud of my first card with my...
In every season, we have a reason to praise. But it isn't always easy. In Hebrews 13:15, the writer talks about a sacrifice of praise. In our own personal journey, praise has felt like a sacrifice when considering the weight of some of the things we were walking through this past year. But when we choose praise, the spirit of despair didn't feel so heavy and overwhelming. Sometimes, as we would listen to worship music, the tears would flow, as life just felt too heavy. But...
Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. —Ephesians 4:29 "I hate you!" "Why do you have be that way? You're awful." "All you'll ever be is someone who drinks too much!" "She's good for nothing." Have you ever heard such phrases coming from the mouths of people who should be loving one another? I have. And it broke my heart. At one point, I had to excuse myself from the room and go release the pain. Through...
