Expressions Movie Night: Music Within

Posted by Erik on May 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Richard Pimentel (Ron Livingston) begins his life as a fighter, and his life’s work becomes a process of fighting for the rights of others. Rising up from a childhood in a dysfunctional family, armed with a talent for public speaking and a winning personality, the young man makes his way to a Northwestern college, confident … Read more

Category Christianity, Disabilities, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Family, Friends, God, Inspirational, Jesus, Life, Physical Challenges, Spirituality · Tagged with , , ,

Simple Acts of Kindness

Posted by Erik on May 3, 2008 · 3 Comments 

This has quit possible been one of the most difficult weeks of my life. I feel completely and absolutely exhausted; not only physically but emotionally too. My wife Bonnie has dealt for several years with chronic infections and has been treated with so many antibiotics that her body now can no longer respond to these … Read more

Category Authenticity, Christianity, Church, Disabilities, Faith, Family, Friends, God, Health, Jesus, Life, Physical Challenges · Tagged with , ,

Don’t Give Up!

Posted by Erik on March 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Probably one of my favorite Musicians: Eagle Eye Cherry!

Category Art, Disabilities, Faith, Family, Inspirational, Life, Physical Challenges

Shaw TV Interview with the Calgary Aikikai Dojo

Posted by Erik on March 20, 2008 · 1 Comment 

A couple of days ago my friend Todd contacted me about an interview which he was setting up at the dojo with Shaw TV. Of course I agreed to be part of it despite dealing with an on going shoulder injury making it difficult to use my right arm. To tell you the truth, with little … Read more

Category Aikido, Disabilities, Family, Friends, Hobbies, Inspirational, Life, Physical Challenges

Shake Hands with the Devil: Movie Night

Posted by Erik on February 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Expressions of Courage “How many lives can be saved in a fight against indifference when your only weapon is the courage to stand alone.” You are not alone in the search for global justice! Tonight is a time to gather and find inspiration as we watch the film ‘Shake Hands with the Devil’; a true … Read more

Category Art, Christianity, Disabilities, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Friends, God, Inspirational, Jesus, Life, Missional, Movies, Physical Challenges, Politics, Spirituality, Worship

Mouth Painting Expressions

Posted by Erik on January 29, 2008 · 1 Comment 

A good friend of Bonnie’s and mine has recently taken up the practice of mouth painting (Click Here). No… it is not painting pictures with your mouth nor is it pictures of peoples mouths. Ha, ha! Katie deals with the effects of having Multiple Sclerosis (MS for short) and as a result has for a … Read more

Category Art, Disabilities, Family, Friends, Life, Physical Challenges

Which Action Hero Are You?

Posted by Erik on August 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

You scored as Neo, the “One”, Neo is the computer hacker-turned-Messiah of the Matrix. He leads a small group of human rebels against the technology that controls them. Neo doubts his ability to lead but doesn’t want to disappoint his friends. His goal is for a world where all men know the Truth and are … Read more

Category Disabilities, Family, Life, Physical Challenges