Author Archives: nickifrederiksen

Hi friends – There is something so special about being a mom. I always wanted to be a mom just like my mom. I am forever grateful for my mom and all that she has done for me over the years. After many years of trying to start my family, I had my son andContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”

Hi friends – I am so thankful that my parents took me to church as a kid. It gave me a level of understanding about God I certainly did not understand everything but I trusted my parents which allowed me to start my trust journey with God. These years birthed my faith (child-like faith). GodContinue reading “Child-like faith”

Hi friends – Several weeks ago I purchased new glasses. Some people get excited about the possibility of a new style or colour of glasses. Maybe a chance to reinvent their look or appearance. My perspective is a bit different (sad face). The thought of getting new glasses is just a chore which I didContinue reading “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”

Hi friends – So this weekend I celebrated my dad’s 84th birthday without him. It just doesn’t seem possible to have April 22nd come and go without him. My entire life I have celebrated his birthday and he was definitely worth celebrating. He was a wonderful man, father, husband, uncle, brother-in-law, g-pa, grandfather, brother andContinue reading “The love of a father…”

Hi friends – I pray that each of you had a wonderful Easter weekend. There are a variety of ways to celebrate Easter and enjoy the long weekend. I grew up with many traditions. These traditions were normally based on family, food, fun, and lots of love. One of the traditions my family continues toContinue reading “Happy Easter”

Hi friends – As a believer in Jesus, Good Friday is an important day. It is a sad day but an important day. It is the day that Christ was crucified on the cross. Jesus paid the greatest price for our sins. It was the greatest expression of love that anyone has ever shown. ThereContinue reading “Reflections – Good Friday”

Hi friends & families – Last but certainly not least we are highlighting SELF-CONTROL. This is a tough one but we have the power of prayer and God to help us. Many situations require self-control. It is important to remember self-control can take a long time to master, no one is perfect and God knowsContinue reading “Family Time – Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control”

Hi friends – A few thoughts about faith and a close partner (in my opinion) which is hope. Faith breeds hope. These two words work hand in hand with each other. I grew up going to church so faith in God has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.Continue reading “Faith & hope”

Hi friends – I am highlighting faithfulness from the fruit of the spirit. What do you have faith in? I am so grateful that God is faithful with every sunrise and sunset. God is faithful to hear our prayers. He will provide comfort and support when we need it. The word faith means to trustContinue reading “Family Time – Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness”

Hi friends – We celebrated Family Day earlier this week and a few things came to my mind. I am so thankful for my family and my extended family. I have years of holiday dinners, celebrations and other events that are etched in my heart as forever family memories. These lasting memories are a giftContinue reading “Reflections – Family Day”