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Coach Drew – December 20th
Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood, affectionately known as Coach Drew, is a proud father and devoted husband, living in the Greater Toronto Area. He earned a Master of Divinity in Counseling and holds a Doctorate of Ministry to Marriage and Family. He entered the Social Services Field in 2002 and has…
May Your Christmas Be Filled with Joy
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 At the time when Jesus was born, the world was a place of much darkness. The Roman Empire had enslaved many people…
Giving A Gift That Keeps On Giving
When I was eight years old I was thrust into a new life. My father, for economic and lifestyle reasons, decided to move his family from the big city onto a livestock farm in Southern Ontario. As a child on the farm, my responsibilities were to milk the cows and…
Laura Loopstra – December 6th
Laura Loopstra is the owner of wellingtonandgrey.com, a boutique branding studio and blog. Laura specializes in building beautiful branding for her clients through personalized and custom graphic design. She has also been blogging for 6 years, with a focus on family fun, field trips, and recipes, and simple crafts that you can do with your kids. Laura lives in Mississauga…
Cheryl Hotchkiss – December 13th
I grew up in Southern Ontario and spent most of my years supporting my family’s dairy and beef farm until university. I have been working in the social justice advocacy field for 25 years with experience ranging from local community advocacy projects to international advocacy campaigns. My career began with…
The Peace Which Passeth All Understanding
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 This week marks the second week of Advent, where we focus on the…
Ours Is A Story Of Hope
As the lights went down in our See Hear Love studio and last hugs were exchanged with one another, I felt it. I had felt it from the moment the first tear landed on my cheek as we sung traditional carols around the table with familiar faces. With each passing…