Canadians are known for being nice.Polite. Agreeable. Friendly. But let’s face it… our so-called “niceness” is often just a cover. We’ve used it to avoid hard conversations.To stay silent when truth is needed.To ignore injustice…. in our churches, our government, and even in our families. We say “sorry” in the grocery aisle but shrug at … More The Niceness Delusion
Have ever been confronted like that? Not in an inquisitive way but in a derogatory way. Like hey, you’re a Christian? You’re not perfect! And your track record… it’s pathetic. Wait. Pause right there. First off, perfection is not something we’re capable of; it’s obtained for us… through Jesus. Second, you are in good company. … More You… A Christian? Seriously.
If you are one who advocates against petroleum or petroleum products, then limit yourself to opening your back door and eating whatever food or produce you can find there. Because if you eat food from the grocery store, a farmers’ market, or a restaurant, you are most likely eating food that has come to you … More Petroleum-Energized Food Supply
The other day I came across a post that claimed, “the Evolutionary Theory has mountains of evidence to support it.” I was curious. These “mountains”……do they stand for or against? I decided to go to AI, Chat GPT4.0 and inquire. My opening question… What is some of that evidence? ChatGPT said: When people refer to … More Mountains of Evidence for Evolution
Ever have it that you get up thinking your day looks pretty good? Your schedule is laid out, you’ve got your meetings lined up, a couple of errands tucked in, and a nice evening planned for back at home. And then reality hits. An urgent message comes to you before your first appointment. Your thoughts … More Prioritizing That Non-Renewable… Time
For some time now, I’ve listened to preaching about grace. Over and over, I hear about God’s grace—His forgiveness and His love. But something is missing—something crucial. And that is, messaging that reflects the fullness of the power of God’s grace. Grace is the gift of God to us—undeserved favor, far beyond mere forgiveness. Mercy … More Are We Stripping Grace of Its Power?
“Imagine an ancient Israelite, brought into the company of God’s people, still retaining the identity of an Egyptian slave… especially after having entered the promised land of Canaan. It would be mockery and out of place.” Several thousand years ago, God came to the aid of ancient Israel. They were a people held captive by … More Identity Crisis in the Church
The Garden of Eden was created for a “passing through”…… it was created ripe for disruption. If you’re a Christian and believe that Almighty God created the heavens and the earth, then this is for you. If you don’t believe that, you can analyze your own beliefs here; but please feel free to read on. … More Eden’s Disruption… No Return. God’s Plan is Always Forward
Have you ever given much thought to what identity you live into? And who gives your life identity to help inform how you live? Many ideologies will feed our minds and souls and give sway to how we live. So it is important to reflect on what voices are dominating our lives and influencing our … More Sinner… or Saint?
Do you ever have those days you feel like your schedule is out of control? Or you don’t have time for what you really want to do? Ever feel rushed? This post below I am sharing from Guy Chmieleski. It has helped understand the power of NO and the blessing of not stretching my YES’s. … More The Power and Peace of NO
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