Category: Christian
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The Power of Stillness: Embracing the Wisdom of Psalm 46
In the crazed busyness and hustle that is our modern life in 2024, we often find ourselves swept up in a whirlwind of activity, constantly striving for more, faster, better. We fill our schedules to the brim, always on the go, always connected. But in the midst of this chaos, I often find myself yearning…
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The Profound Impact of “Jesus Loves Me” on My Life and Faith
Nobody would consider me a particularly “musical” guy….however, through my life, there’s a thread that runs deep and strong, a melody that reverberates through me, and that is the simple yet profound truth found in the song “Jesus Loves Me.” This timeless hymn has been an enduring reminder and pillar of my faith journey, anchoring…
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FIXING OUR EYES ON JESUS
It has been said that the longer a couple is married they more they start to look like each other. While this is probably an old tale, there is a truth to the principle in the spiritual realm. We really do look spiritually like what we spend our lives focused on. If we spend all…
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What Weeds Need Uprooting Today?
On a few occasions this spring my wife and I have rolled up our sleeves and set to work, determined that the pesky, and invasive spring weeds in our backyard would get the “boot”. My wife does an amazing job making our yard beautiful, but her arch enemy….WEEDS, were gaining the upper hand in some…
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To Grow Spiritually, We Need Each Other
You know something, neither you or I can grow to spiritual maturity by ourselves. You can try it, but you’re going to be lonely, weak, and spiritually stunted. The more you involve other people in your life who are strong in the Lord, the more you will grow in spiritual maturity. Spiritual growth is relational…
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Grace for the Perfectionist
When I was younger, I loved to colour. I confess, I wasn’t and don’t still look at myself as super creative. However, I remember when I was maybe 5 or 6 I determined in my mind that I was going to do better and that I would colour within the lines so that my picture…
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Christians, the Pandemic-How Do We Measure Up?
Wouldn’t it be wonderful, if in our time, too, we Christians would primarily become known for the generous, selfless love of our neighbours, rather than the many things we oppose and judge?
