by Emily Wierenga | Nov 22, 2013 | compassion, crack video, empathy, entertainment, media, mother teresa, Philippines, politics, Rob Ford, television, Typhoon Haiyan
“It’s sad, really,” said one radio broadcaster. “This man is deconstructing, literally, in front of all of us, and we’re just laughing.”Rob Ford, Toronto’s mayor, needs no introduction. He has been called Canada’s drunk... by Emily Wierenga | May 7, 2013 | child, children, cry, God's face, heart surgery, hurt, joy, loss, miracle, mother teresa, motherhood, pain, sorrow, suffering
Lucas George is just over a month old and he was born with two major heart defects. His heart is now beating on its own, which is a miracle, but up until recently, he could not keep any food down.He was chubby when he was born.And his mother–Trent’s... by Emily Wierenga | Jan 8, 2013 | answered, cancer, column, everyday radical, faith, mother teresa, mum, pastor's wife, pope, prayer, prodigal magazine, sorrow
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen.Your hands are full of blood; wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong,learn to do right! Seek... by Emily Wierenga | Dec 14, 2012 | abroad, bidet, children, compassion, frugal, generosity, gifts, giving, God, money, mother teresa, overseas, poverty, st. francis of assisi, third world
We are now the proud owners of a bidet.Yes, one of those fancy toilets. The kind my husband fell in love with when we visited Japan five years ago. We’ve had a few lively discussions over the past about our need for a bidet, but apparently, we need...