A Spiritual Stress Test
Have you considered allowing God to test you spiritually? I asked God to put me on a Spiritual Stress Test and was awed by the experience.
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Risel Furtado
- May 18
- 2 min
The Spontaneous Gift of Flowers
I woke up today and felt like asking God to show me something to confirm He knows I am here, He sees me and is listening. I once asked...
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Risel Furtado
- May 4
- 4 min
God Sends Help Along The Way
My late Spiritual father, Richard used to tell me the way to grow and stay in purpose of God's work is to walk alongside someone the...
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Risel Furtado
- Apr 26
- 6 min
The Man Who Taught Me About Giving
In December 2012 I had an encounter with God where I learned He was real. It's nostalgic remembering what happened after. I didn't know...
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Risel Furtado
- Apr 11
- 4 min
God's Unknown Plans
A pivotal point in my life was when I quit my career and ventured out into the unknown. I believed my daily inspiration had to come from...
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Risel Furtado
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Meeting The Neighbours
Yesterday Ernest saw one of the neighbours at the construction project climbing up the fence of his house to peek over, to see what was...
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Risel Furtado
- Mar 9
- 3 min
From Rock Lifting To Body Building
This year I have a fitness goal. It's more challenging than any other year of my life and the one I like to talk about the least. My goal...
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Risel Furtado
- Feb 24
- 3 min
The Anomaly
Every day when I wake up I am excited to first of all peek out at the sky to see the gorgeous moon and stars. What I love most is...
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Risel Furtado
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Creating Community
When I immigrated to Canada at the age of 16, I had a difficult time adjusting to the country. I wanted to return to Trinidad and...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 31
- 3 min
From Stilettos to Construction Boots
I think about how my life has changed drastically. From sitting in an office, wearing high heeled shoes and power suits to recently...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 17
- 2 min
A Week Of Grace
Since returning to the Azores I did something I don't ordinarily do. I gave myself a week of grace. When we arrived, I felt as if I'd hit...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Goodbye Canada, Hello Azores Islands!
Just like that, we're not in Canada anymore Toto. I am writing this before leaving for the Azores. I have mixed feelings about leaving...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Canada On My Mind
What a fantastic way to start the new year, by resting, spending time with family and taking time to review pictures of my trip....
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Returning To Inflation In Canada
The level of inflation in Canada caught me off guard when I arrived here. Many things have doubled in price. Eating out is most times...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 25, 2022
- 3 min
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone from Ernest and me. We hope that wherever you are in this world that you have a day of reflection, fun and above...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Revisiting My Past
It's a winter wonderland today. The snow is falling, it's so windy I can hear the wind howling loudly. It's perfect. This fulfills the...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Let The Fun Times Continue In Canada!
The most meaningful experience I am having in Canada is visiting family and friends. Relationships top everything. Living the way that we...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
When A Blessing Becomes A Reality
I am going through all kinds of things I had in storage. I found the letter I received from my Member of Parliament when I became a...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Soul Food In Canada!
This morning I was asked by my friend in Germany if I was enjoying Canada and eating real good. Food has been a wild experience for these...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
The Things I Missed At Home
I arrived in Canada exactly the way I prayed for it to happen - safely and smoothly, no lines to join and no luggage to wait on. I'm...
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