The Unsolved Life: Fumbling and Failing on a Sabbatical

Over the course of my sabbatical, I have found it hard to write "a full thought" on paper (or shall I say, on screen). For all of those amazing people who write books when they're on sabbatical, I am not one of them! Here I am, a writer (amateur and unpublished, but I'd still consider…

My Christmas Update

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope this Christmas letter finds you well and full of hope. Think of this letter as a virtual Christmas hug. This is the season when we take time to reflect on the King of Heaven, Immanuel (God-with-us), becoming a man and wrapping His arms around the human race in the biggest GOD-HUG…

Sabbatical Reflections: A New Frontier and a New Family

It’s funny how life can change so drastically in a year… To say that God is surprising is an understatement... One year ago I was in New Zealand, packing my bags to head off on a month-long ministry/scouting trip to the Middle East with a couple friends of mine. It was a great trip, reuniting…

Autumn Glory (Photo Blog)

Well, this is a rare occasion! A photo blog! I haven't really photo blogged the past year or so.... to simplify my life...  BUT this is just TOO beautiful to pass up. I thought I'd show you some of the beautiful Autumn colours I have experienced the past couple weeks here in Muskoka and area…

I’m Thankful For…

Well, today is Thanksgiving in Canada. I love this day. Not only do you get yummy food, but you get to openly thank God and others for all the good gifts we have in our lives that have been given to us by God, who is the best Dad in the world. I haven't been…

Transition: Pain and Peace

"In his heart a man plans his course,but the LORD determines his steps." — Proverbs 16:9 I’ve been back in Canada for two months now, and what a rollercoaster ride it has been... I have enjoyed the lovely summer weather here in Ontario, and all the wonderful things that come with living in Muskoka (AKA…

Video Update: Spring has Sprung!

In This 2-Part Episode:  News for 6th September 2011. Moved to a new house, Upcoming International Trip!, Divine ordering of my life, Springtime in New Zealand, Song of Songs and the delight of God, new freedom to sing, and ending with a silly song about trees (that you do NOT want to miss!) NOTE: At…

Speaking to the Around the World DTS on “The Cross”

I’m writing from my home in Tauranga once again. I had the smoothest flight back from Christchurch to Tauranga last Friday night, only to find out upon my arrival, that Japan had been hit by a huge earthquake and tsunami around the time I was flying. So surreal, how we can have smooth sailing on…

Christchurch Earthquake Update

To my concerned friends and family, Yesterday, Tuesday 22nd February 2011, at 12:51pm, Christchurch was hit with a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The epicentre was just 10km south of the city in the town of Lyttelton, and was only 5km in depth, so it was shallower and felt with much more severity on the surface. Many…

101 Things About Me

The following is a list of 101 things about me. Let’s call it the story of “Alison-in-a-nutshell”. It may get updated from time to time but in general these are timeless facts from my life. My name is Alison. Alison means “truthful one” or “teller of truth” or “of sacred fame”This name suits me. I…