In Person
May 4, 2021
If GOD wanted to meet with us by video He would not have sent JESUS in person. If GOD sent JESUS in person, and JESUS sends us… How do you think we should go? Photo by Chang Duong on Unsplash
Author: The Artisan Post, by Mark Wanders
Husband, dad, thinker, writer. Reader, servant, speaker, teacher. Disciple, Spirit-filled, forming evangelist, visionary leader. Ambivert, boater, practicing musician.
Authority Decision
April 28, 2021
When Jesus Christ was crucified, two men hung on crosses beside Him. One man questioned Jesus’ authority and scoffed at Him. In time, the other acknowledged it…. “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” What a power-packed confession of faith fully recognizing the authority of Jesus and His Kingdom work… when no one … More Authority Decision
Are You ESSENTIAL?
April 17, 2021
Depends who is asking. Ask anyone, are you essential? Is what you do essential? Is the business you run essential? Most of us would answer yes. Of course. To ourselves, to our clients, to our families, to our communities, and to our province… maybe even further. And all of a sudden, because of some random … More Are You ESSENTIAL?
Pain, shame, suffering… towards Deliverance, Freedom, and Hope at Easter
April 1, 2021
This world was created very good, but was susceptible to pain, shame and suffering. Interesting that this same world was delivered through pain, shame, and suffering. This world is a fallen world. Fallen from its original very good state because man rebelled against God. Man disobeyed God subjecting this world to sin and evil. It … More Pain, shame, suffering… towards Deliverance, Freedom, and Hope at Easter
Going GREEN has a DARK Side
March 27, 2021
‘Carbon tax’. A tax that will affect everything we do. Could we just rethink green for a minute? Going ‘Green’ wreaks its own havoc on the environment. But the green movement has become fashionable in Europe and is spreading like ‘gang green’ to other nations, including our own, while the catastrophic damage to the environment … More Going GREEN has a DARK Side
A Father’s Blessing… ‘Advice and Wishes’
March 6, 2021
Dear Katrina and Dathan, Your request was simple… Dad, can you also fill out a card at our engagement party, “Advice and Wishes”? When I began, I soon found that a postcard size wouldn’t cut it. So as I’ve been known to do… I made a post. This one is specific for you, with love. … More A Father’s Blessing… ‘Advice and Wishes’
When Opposing Views Collide
February 28, 2021
In developing our own convictions and point of view, it helps to gain clarity on the alternative narrative. Think Pandemic. Many differing views exist. I’ll share two opposing views in a moment. But we’ve all had this… We’re absolutely convinced of certain convictions in our life, and someone comes along with a differing point of … More When Opposing Views Collide
A Dark Day for Canada
February 18, 2021
“Reduced freedoms for one member of society are essentially reduced freedoms for all. That touches on the heart of what’s essential… we really are in this together, as citizens.” This week holds a dark day for Canada. In Edmonton, Alberta, a pastor was imprisoned in connection with holding worship services during provincial restrictions. Before we … More A Dark Day for Canada
Can you LOVE me like THIS? Part 1 (b)
February 13, 2021
Certain days on the calendar give opportunity to show a little extra love to our significant other. Sometimes our love is a little misaligned though, because we simply have not loved someone in the way they best feel loved. Ever give a gift that didn’t seem to be received that well? How we best feel … More Can you LOVE me like THIS? Part 1 (b)
10 Self Care Tips… Sunshine, Walking…
February 2, 2021
Free access to improved health: sunshine. Whether you can walk or not, if the sun shines, get into it, or at least get to looking at it out a window. Being in it or being able to see it just makes you feel better. Here in the Canadian north, we get our share of cold. … More 10 Self Care Tips… Sunshine, Walking…
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