Kenton J. Kutney

Click to check out what our little Sophie drew ... (it's 'me', but I thot I could use a hat!) "It's getting cold out there!"

We are pleased to offer this season a new LARGE poster-size for the very popular print, "Fall Fireworks" or, as it has also become known as, "Changing Seasons" (fitting with a theme of suffering I have been writing about, and living). - Only $129.00 plus S&H, includes a metal-reinforced wood frame with plexiglass for lite weight & safety. Click the link above, or the picture of the LEAVES to the left for all the details. - Don't forget to check out all the other variations on my art - smaller sized prints / frames, even note cards are available. They make ideal gift solutions!

Only humans and dalmations get 'uric acid kidney stones' (said my specialist curiously after I had my painful turn at passing them last month). "Explain that one, Darwin!" I grimaced too loudly, more because of my left kidney than out of disrespect. There was a pause, verging on awkward silence. Turns out it was the doctor thinking. He looked at me: "That's a good one," the Doc says. So much for evolutionary theories that try to ignore the Creator. THINK DESIGN. kenton j. kutney

A Deeper “Why?” by Ken Kutney IF OUR STORY HELPS ONE PERSON, WE ARE HAPPY.  Still acting like newlyweds when they moved west, Terry and Julia Ruegg settled into the quaint, historic fishing village of Steveston in B.C. We met at a summer church service on the beach. They eagerly engaged in the community life of our church, emphasizing authenticity, especially in the enrichment of married couples. As for their own marriage, after seven years it seemed that Terry and Julia were unable to have children. But as Terry recalls, “We were OK with that and ready to go on with life—just the two of us.” Ken: I recall how delighted we all were when the surprise came. Terry: When we found out we were  pregnant, we were shocked and scared. Good thing we had nine months to adjust! We became very excited about becoming parents. Baby Melissa was born on Valentine’s Day, stealing our hearts the instant we laid eyes on her screaming little form. K: The long delivery took a toll on all of you. ...

Check out this new Missions concept for developing countries - creating a culture of opportunitie. Equal access for children with learning delays. Interested in how you can 'lend a hand? Follow the link to the whole story... clipped from handinhandproject.blogspot.com A Dominican Republic Education Project - Opening Doors For Children Of All Abilities Currently, children who struggle with dyslexia, autism, or other special needs are excluded from the predominantly private school system. Medical diagnosis is unavailable and parents lack the instruction and support necessary to lead healthy families. Hand-in-Hand is a unique, inclusive educational project in the Dominican Republic. We aim to provide the following: Appropriate education to children of all learning abilities, as well as to those whose families live in poverty Medical diagnosis of learning challenges Counselling for families to help cope with the unique challenges of raising special needs children. Doctors, t...

One last special letter (I think) to share with you that has surprised us, this time weaving 2 anonymous, generous, caring people into our lives. The overall lesson I'm learning in all of this is that good things happen when we risk telling our story: It brings us closer together; there is real hope in opening up to share of our selves and even our belongings. Ken and Joy Kutney, I have followed your story for close to a year now and just wanted to encourage you and your family. One Sunday your story was shared at the church I attend and some of your artwork was shown. (I bought "Fall Fireworks" in a large frame.) I will keep this brief but ... I had planned to make a trip to see you and all of the family and pray for you, but I could never get the time to work it out. I had gone back to God a number of times to inquire what to do and could never get clear direction. Well, here you are. God brought you to me. You will find a gift here from an anonymous giver, ...

We continue with more reader feedback after sharing some of Our Story -- see posts (to the left, Meet The Kutneys ) for my wife's important perspective on suffering, entitled 'Embracing the Mystery' along with my article entitled 'Changing Seasons' "I have just read your testimonies in Canadian Christianity and The Testimony. A friend told me about the articles (not knowing that I knew you). They were both very moving. I had heard some time ago, Ken, about your illness but wasn't aware how it had progressed. A difficult journey you've been called on to travel, all of you together. Your own response to the rollercoaster of emotions and questions was very well expressed, Joy. It touched us deeply. You both sound so grounded in mature faith (which doesn't mean there can't be questions), but it's an inspiration to read of that kind of honesty rooted in deep faith. … It was precisely the spirit of quiet faith and acceptance th...