While attending a conference, something I was challenged about is being able to see people the way Jesus does. To illustrate this, we looked at one passage from the parable of the Prodigal Son: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with...
Over the last month, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a dating class at our church. This class serves as a Biblical and practical course for the dating life, but it also is designed to help us prepare for marriage. Also, during this month, I’ve had the honour of performing two...
Have you ever been tempted to doubt God’s goodness to you? Or wonder if he sees you? Earlier this week I was in hospital for a sleep test where it was confirmed that I have sleep apnea. Following that, I was very sick for the few days after. Being sick gives you time to think about your...
You’ve probably played Chinese Whispers before: someone whispers a message to the person next to them and so on down a line. The last person says the message out loud and everyone hears how accurate or hilariously wrong it is compared to the original. (Is this game called Gweilo...
I’ll be the first to admit that I love nostalgia. I love going “back in time” in my mind and soaking in the past. Just yesterday, I stumbled upon a YouTube video of a string of old TV commercials from my childhood (yes, commercials!). I was entranced by them. I remembered so...
A true friend is a great blessing. Someone who “gets” you. Someone who knows your weaknesses and failures, and loves you anyway. Someone who is easy to be around. Someone who enjoys the same activities and conversations. Perhaps Proverbs captures it best...
It’s hard to know what—or who—to believe these days. It’s hard to find someone or some source that will tell the direct, non-sugar-coated, untampered truth. If you don’t believe me, maybe you will believe the Oxford Dictionary. I recently learned that their Word of...
I had a bit of a “rude awakening” today. Our mornings are usually busy getting kids ready for school. This morning, as I was making breakfast for my daughter, I knocked over a glass that shattered on the floor. As I jumped to get out of the way, my foot landed on one of the pieces of...
I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night.You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the...
Did you know that between Christmas and Lent (which leads up to Easter) is the season of Epiphany? Epiphany means “manifestation” and it is the official season for proclaiming the identity of Christ. Epiphany refers to the time when the wise men came to...