The Friendship You Need!
Second Wind blog is designed to encourage you, my readers, as you experience various ups and downs in your life. May God use my columns to restore the wind in your sails – a second wind – when you feel depleted discouraged, depressed or uncertain. I pray that these words will motivate a “re-set” in you -as God empowers you to enjoy and share with others every blessing in Jesus that He has for you!
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Authentic Living
When Your Call Becomes a Calling
Photo: A promotional church bulletin cover for one of my seminars on Encouraging Mentors Many of us receive what we may describe as...
New Beginnings
My photo: still waters at Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Canada “…become blameless and pure, children of God…in which you...
Living on Solid Ground
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust (confidence) is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15, NIV) Photo: In June...
Think Before You Thank
My photo: cruising the canals of Amsterdam Are you in the habit of saying “thanks”? Even if you say yes, do you take time to think...
Encouraging Mentors
Better Than Gold
I was driving recently with my sister and her friend in Newfoundland when we saw this spectacular fiery spectacle of a...
Trapped but Free
Butterfly photo by Theirry-Chabot About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other...
BRANCHING OUT-BEARING FRUIT
My photo: an orchard laden with apples near our home “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me...
MORE THAN FOLLOWERS
My photo: mountain sheep following the leader on the highway near Jasper, Alberta Following Jesus is not enough to...
Healthy Relationships
Twin Motivators of a Christian Disciple
It was just 8 months before the beginning of the Covid pandemic when I was able to fulfill one of my life dreams. My...
EXPERIENCING GODS BEST WHEN YOU HURT
My Photo of one entrance to Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Acadia University As I write this, each of us is facing...
SECRETS OF A HEALTHY MARRIAGE
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Always begin with God and His written word! When I was feeling lonely, incomplete,...
THREE EXPRESSIONS OF A LOVING HEART
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not...
Mental Health
Updraft
My photo: Eagle on a post at Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada “Remember…how I carried you on eagles wings…”...
BOOKENDS FOR LIFE
Photo: some of the publications by Stewart Brown Even after giving away many of my books, I still have too many of them. Just ask my...
REJOICING PART 1 DELIVERANCE IN DEPRESSION
Photo: I captured this inspiring scene during one of my past hikes -- Rocky Mountains, Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Canada!...
REJOICING PART 2 REASONS TO REJOICE
Photo: Flowers in our garden Regardless of your life situation, there are reasons to rejoice! In my last devotional, I acknowledged...
REFRESHING THERAPY FOR A NOISY MIND
My photo taken of picnic table beside beautiful Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada “Be still before the Lord and...