Men of Destiny is a compilation of twelve biographies covering men of God from a variety of walks of life. The subjects covered by Masters includes: Sir James Simpson, the discoverer of chloroform; General William Dobbie, the defender of Malta; Tsar Alexander of Russia; John Newton, the slave trader; and various others. Each mini-biography (all […]
It was in November of 1901 when Abigail Townsend Luffe arrived in Buffalo, New York from England. Within days she had involved herself in caring for the physical and spiritual needs of those less fortunate. Later, as one might expect, Sister Abigail’s apartment could not squeeze in another soul in need. Feeling led to “enlarge […]
David Henry Thoreau (1817-1862), American essayist, wrote to a friend, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Life often does not turn out as one had hoped. Youthful idealism has this glowing vision of the future, colored with radiant optimism. And then real life comes along! At a 50th high school reunion a woman asked […]
After nearly fifty years of life in India it was a startling and radical culture shock to return to life in America. It was a rude awakening following a completely different life in another culture. For a long time, I felt totally out of place. It was as if I did not belong. The first […]
The special guide in this issue of Uplook focuses on the various ministries God has raised up throughout North America to assist families in providing care to seniors. As Administrator of one of the oldest facilities in the U.S. it sometimes comes as a surprise to people that I don’t recommend everyone should go into […]
In those last moments on the cross, the Lord said to His disciple John, “Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home” (Jn. 19:27). With those words Mary was provided for, in a Christian home. I believe the Lord set an example for us that, when possible, a […]
Many estate planning decisions confront an elderly person. These issues are not limited to the elderly or to those moving into an assisted living or full care facility. In fact, prudent planning requires that we consider them long before such a time. Human nature being what it is, however, important planning matters are often left […]
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The story of Rest Haven is a tapestry, interwoven with prayers and praises, trials, testing, and tears, along with a multitude of thanksgivings. At the start just two dear sisters were provided with necessary care and shelter. In 1943, the Lord led Grace Pell to become more involved in the work of Rest Haven Homes, […]
I was born into a large Catholic family in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in 1954. My parents had twelve children. I had three older brothers and two sisters who were already married or living on their own. The other four boys and three girls lived with our parents in a four-bedroom house. Needless to say, […]