Looking for a place to feel inspired and challenged? Like to share a smile or a laugh? Interested in becoming more familiar with Canadian writers who have a Christian worldview? We are writers who live in different parts of Canada, see life from a variety of perspectives, and write in a number of genres. We share the goal of wanting to entertain and inspire you to be all you can be with God's help.
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Write Canada is more than a professional networking conference. It’s a safe place where beginning and intermediate writers can learn ...
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by Rev Ed Hird One of the best loved Christmas Carols is the 146-year-old carol: Good King Wenceslas. In 1853, John Mason Neale chose Wences...
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By Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird We hear a lot about essential workers and essential services in these COVID-19 times. At 7 pm each ...
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There are many things I fear. Having a flat tire on a freeway. Or worse, having a flat tire at night. The result of this fear is that I avoi...
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We often take the blessings that come with rain for granted. You have reminded us how essential rain is to life. Thanks, Ed. We need both rain and sunshine in this life that God has given us.
So true, Ed and David. Sometimes when doing repairs around the house the aging body complains bitterly about the rigours involved in doing the work, and I'm inclined to groan. And then I remind myself that I'm blessed in being able to even attempt those things.
My wife and I, while grateful for the rain that fell around here, have also prayed for those of you in drought conditions out West. Thanks Ed. ~~+~~
It's pouring with rain here right now. We are in the middle of a thunder storm and the hydro keeps going off. I am inclined to whine and moan but after reading your piece, Ed, I am giving thanks and rejoicing instead. I am finding joy in the rain (right after I go close my windows! Great post with a refreshing reminder, Ed. Thanks.
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