In All Things Sacred

Posted by Erik on March 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

6 am is extremely early for me to be waiting for Access Calgary to pick me up and take me to work. Particularly since I don’t officially start work until 7 am and usually it is only a 10 minute drive to the Home Depot on 130th avenue. But since the lift once again broke … Read more

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I Believe in the Enigma of Expressions

Posted by Erik on March 8, 2010 · 1 Comment 

“Where were you when Crosby scored the golden goal?” That was the question I woke up to this past Monday morning as I sat there sipping my hot coffee and watching the Global Morning News. Like 85% of the rest of Canada I was sitting on the edge of my seat in front of the … Read more

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The Greatest Gift – Three Keys to a Healthy Marriage

Posted by Erik on February 14, 2010 · 2 Comments 

Last May Bonnie and I celebrated our tenth anniversary. I thought it might be great if I planned a surprise family dinner to mark the occasion. It seems fate had other plans as Bonnie ended up in the hospital instead with a bad blood infection. Still, I bought the biggest bouquet of flowers that I … Read more

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Searching for the Real Avatar – “I See You!”

Posted by Erik on January 19, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Last Friday evening I had the opportunity to sit in a packed theater and watch the film Avatar for the first time. I was blown away by the amazing effects and swept into the story line by the many cultural connections with our world today. Like so many other films have done in past, Avatar … Read more

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Praying for Heart for Home in Haiti

Posted by Erik on January 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Bonnie’s and my prayers are reaching out to our friends Ricot and Mandy Leon in Haiti after the earthquake yesturday. I pray for their safety, courage, and wisdom. Please Jesus let their faith be a light to the many in need there today. I ask that they might be strong in the face of disaster … Read more

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Re:Genesis With Dr. Jeff Koep – Finding Health in the Midst of the Greatest Challenges

Posted by Erik on January 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Last November we had the honor of my friend and chiropractor Dr. Jeff Koep coming and sharing his faith with our Re:Genesis group. He had quite the testimony and spirit for encouraging holistic faith and health while we spoke for about 1 1/2 hours! Jeff offered five practices of holistic health which when applied with … Read more

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When Time Seems to Stand Still

Posted by Erik on December 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

As I promised a few weeks ago here is one of the first articles I published on SE Calgary News. Miracles are something which I’ve always had a tuff time wrapping my head around but I must admit to the wonderment of just how God intervenes and commits such acts in our world. Do miracles … Read more

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