Children have supernatural thoughts. Having three sons is an adventure, to say the least. All three of them have been full of imagination and strong will. Here’s an account of when my oldest son was 3 years old and led us down an interesting discussion about God.
Read MoreAs someone who has received plenty of rebuke in life, well-deserved I might add; I have come to realize the difference between certain types of rebuke, all stemming from motive. The power and traction of a rebuke are primarily centred on the motive of the person issuing it. The process in which a rebuke takes place, and the words used, will all flow out of that motive.
Read MoreThroughout this journey, my trust in God’s sovereignty has become easier to grasp. It’s not that I haven’t experienced conflict and trial. The difference is that this concept of God’s great Story has driven me to pray in ways that I don’t normally experience.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of controversy about Rob Bell’s new title “Love Wins”. Many a believer has been up in arms at the thoughts surrounding Mr. Bell’s statements and insinuations, resulting in the reader questioning whether or not Bell believes in Hell and or the ruler of Hell, Satan.
Read MoreWhen we lived in Alaska, there was an interdenominational softball league. Each church put together a team of members to compete against each other…for fun of course! As I stood in the field, I wondered, what team would Jesus play for? Would Jesus even play church league softball?
Read MoreThe birth of a child is an extremely exciting time. It is almost always followed by great emotion and celebration first by the parents as they gaze into the eyes of the child for the first time, then by jubilant family members who have been pacing in the waiting room for hours. For the Christian, do we engage in this kind of excitement with rebirth? And if not, why not?
Read MoreWe have to face the reality that there are a number of people who did not have any type of get-together with family or friends this past week. Nor will they have an opportunity to take part in the many festivities planned throughout this next month. The question is, what will we do about that? How will we make a difference out of our abundance?
Read MoreSimple faith is often the most believable. Lean into an authentic and vulnerable trust in Jesus. Don’t let doubt convince you that you need to experience miracles and emotional highs. Not that they can’t happen. Find contentment in the ordinary works of the Holy Spirit, without feeling the need to exaggerate them.
Read MoreHave you lost someone recently? Maybe you’re having a tough day, working through with memories and reminders of someone you lost years ago? If so, Lean into Jesus and let Him carry it with you. He loves you. He knows your loss.
Read MoreWhy don’t we care more about people’s stories? Why do they have to be rich, famous, or have done some sort of amazing feat before we’ll take an interest?
Read MoreWhat is your view of Revelation and End Times theology as a whole? What’s your favourite prophetic scripture? Why do you like that verse or passage?
Read MoreWhat does sacrificial love look like? Can sacrificial love have an eternal impact? If so, how? Would we ever be able to lay down our lives in an act of love?
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