Minister's Musings

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can go down a rabbit hole in my brain and heart trying to understand (accept) that there are things I know to be true, things I believe, yet can’t see. Do you know what I mean? read more

Last Saturday I had the immeasurable privilege of attending the opening ceremonies of the Invictus Games at BC Place. If the Invictus Games are new to you, go to https://invictusgames2025.ca where you might find this statement: “The Invictus Games Foundation offers a recovery pathway for international wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women (WIS). We collaborate to provide opportunities for post-traumatic growth: enabling those involved to reclaim their purpose, identity and future, beyond injury.” The games this year are centered around Whistler and bring together 550 competitors from 23 countries all of whom share the experience of recovery from injury in service through sport. read more

I grew up fishing in the mountain lakes that are sprinkled around the interior plateau of BC: Osprey Lake, Pennask Lake, Lac La Jeune, Poland Lake. So many hikes. So many trips. And so many fishing stories. Some of them are born of true detail, some of merely fiction, and all make me look downright heroic. read more