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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.
Dealing with Fear: A Lesson from a Two Year Old
Are you full of fear? We want to pray for you. Domonic, our two and a half year old grandson […] Read More >
Dealing with Fear: A Lesson from a Two Year Old
Are you full of fear? We want to pray for you. Domonic, our two and a half year old grandson […] Read More >
Dealing with Fear: A Lesson from a Two Year Old
Do you feel isolated, hurt or afraid and have no one to talk to? We will listen. Join us for […] Read More >
Defensiveness
December 18, 2013 Good communication is vital to healthy growing relationships. Defensiveness can stunt or destroy communication. Defensiveness is an […] Read More >
Defining Moments: Out is not an Option!
September 4, 2013 Everyone can look back at moments that have shaped the rest of their lives for good or […] Read More >
Disappointed?
July 16, 2014 Everyone has some level of disappointment in relationships: not every hope, wish, dream or expectation can be […] Read More >
Do Something Crazy!
January 29, 2014 Life has a way of getting far too serious. Relationships also can become too mundane or scheduled! […] Read More >
Don’t Be So Serious!
September 18, 2013 A couple celebrating 60 years of marriage was asked the secret of their success. “Simple,” the Husband […] Read More >
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
January 1, 2014 Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff is the ability to know when to speak up and when to […] Read More >
Emotional Bank Account…
August 7, 2013 Many authors talk about something akin to the emotional bank account. None have made it more popular […] Read More >
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