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Mike is a small town boy who grew up on a hobby farm in Michigan. After finishing a science degree at Central Michigan University in 1977, Mike moved to Canada to begin working in university student ministry. He married Karen in 1978, after years of friendship that started in high school. Edmonton was their home for 11 years. Their son and 3 daughters were born in rapid order. Home base moved to Ottawa and then to their current home in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Mike and Karen have both finished MA degrees from Trinity Western University, ACTS Seminary. They currently serve with FamilyLife Canada. Their family has expanded to include 3 sons-in-law and two grandsons.
Mike enjoys backpacking in the stunning wilderness of Western Canada. A thrill seeker at heart, bungee-jumping, sky-diving, marathon and triathlon have been checked off his life’s “to do” list. His motto is, “Life is an adventure!” In the summer of 2012 Mike’s first book was released. Love That Lasts-52 Insights for Couples is a collection of insights that first appeared as weekly posts on the FamilyLife Canada website. The book is now available in English and French.
All I Can Say is Thank You!
Take Today’s Next Step: Live a life transformed by giving thanks. When I was putting my grandson to bed, I […] Read More >
Lessons from a Three Year Old: Don’t get your clothes wet!
Prevent struggling to obey God: Take our online interactive study on “Listening to God” and receive personalized replies from one […] Read More >
“My Do It!” – The Danger of Self-Reliance
Share this devo on Facebook or Twitter: No man is an island. Allow God to lead you. http://powertochange.com/blogposts/2013/08/18/the-danger-of-self-reliance/ #LifeDevo “Investigate my life, […] Read More >
10-10-80 Financial Principle
Early in our marriage, we adopted advice that has helped us financially by providing an important principle. This principle fits […] Read More >
50/50?
October 30, 2013 When our children were little they would often protest, “That’s not fair!” I’m sure I said it […] Read More >
A Boy’s Mysterious Gift… A Man’s Reflection
I looked at the gift. It was SO different than the others under the tree. With it’s careful wrapping and […] Read More >
A Good Friday Story
Take today’s next step: Share this video about Good Friday on your Facebook wall. “God rescued us from dead-end alleys […] Read More >
A Life Tarnished and Out of Tune!
Do you need a touch from the Master’s hand? We can pray for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional […] Read More >
A Little Margin Please!
May 8, 2013 Richard Swenson, in his book Margin defines margin as “the gap between rest and exhaustion, the space […] Read More >
A Parent’s Reflection on Our Daughter’s Suicide Attempt
A perfect storm of disappointing circumstances took our daughter to the hospital for a suicide attempt, for part one of […] Read More >
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