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May 8, 2026

Potential

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) The late Ed Wood, a former Indian Life Board member, was one who believed in realizing potential. I’ll tell the story as it was told to me — the un-stretched version! Yup . . . read on. Ed’s teenage daughter had just graduated from high school and wanted to go to college in Phoenix, Arizona . . . a long way from their Winnipeg home. Ed believed in […]

May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026

In The Pasture

“Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David from that day forward. And Samuel rose up and went to Ramah.” 1 Samuel 16:13 (ESV) David’s anointing is a pivotal moment in Israelite history. God will promise David that the throne will stay in his house (lineage). David would eventually be king over all Israel, and just over a thousand years later a descendant of his — Jesus Christ — would be born in the same town David was anointed. Jesus Christ would be […]

May 6, 2026

May 6, 2026

A Joy Thief

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 (NASB) I had started my vehicle on a cold morning before church. I ran in the house for not even a minute, came outside, and stood there in disbelief . . . my vehicle had been stolen! I had my passport and birth certificate in the vehicle. So, they not only stole my car, they stole my identity as well! It all happened so fast. It reminds me of our enemy, Satan. He is waiting at every […]

May 5, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Kiyâm — Let it Be, It’s Alright

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) It is so easy to remain focused on our troubles and issues when we are struggling and broken. That can lead to more heartache, anger, unforgiveness, stress, anxiety, fear, and pain. It is during these times I like to say to myself, “Kiyâm,” which in our Cree (Nihiyawewin) language means, “Let it be, it’s alright.” Just look to Jesus. If you stay focused […]

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

Hooked on a Hook

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when the desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown brings forth death.” James 1:14,15 (NKJV) Last year, I had some small fi shing lures that I was intending to give away, and were still in the package. I thought I had put them in a safe place, and that was needed because our small dog was at his “chew on everything” phase. Somehow, he found one of these small lures and started chewing until he bit […]

May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026

A Child of the King

“He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:11-12 (NIV) Jesus never promised us an easy path. In fact, He told us that we would have trials and troubles while on planet earth. Paul encouraged the Roman church with these words: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons […]

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

The Real McCoy

“They received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Acts 17:11b (NIV) It was hunting season some years back. My brother-in-law, Frank, and a couple others were hunting on the rivers and lakes near Opaskweyak, Manitoba. It was a good trip and they got a moose, which they skinned and loaded into their boat. As they were finishing up, Frank (a notorious practical joker) noticed an old barrel on the riverbank, over which he threw the hide and placed the head on top of before starting home. (There […]

April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

A New Creation

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!” 1 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) I was born as a Cree person, and I am very proud of who I am. I was raised by my mom and dad with values and virtues. There has been a lot of talk lately about “finding yourself” in order to be healed. I was never healed because of who I was, but by the saving grace of God the Creator, who through His Son Jesus Christ, saved me from eternal separation from God. […]

April 29, 2026

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April 29, 2026

East and West, North and South

“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) Do you know the four directions? Some people do; some people don’t. I think those who don’t know stand a chance of having difficulty getting to their destination, that is, if finding a place depended on knowing which way is which. A man was going to a city 120 miles east and was told to go south until he reached the main highway, then turn left. Then he was told, “You can’t miss it.” He did reach the main […]