“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker I was thinking about this quote in light of the last 21 months of global disruption. Consider life. And consider how government treats us. Is someone else calling the shots in our life and dismissing us as … More Have you given up your power?
Happy New Year! As we turn the calendar, yet another year goes by. Time is amazing. Twenty four hours form a day, days form months, months make up years. The years come and go, and so we move through history. Time is very much integrated with our climate. How so? The sun and moon were … More Climate Series No. 5 – Time and Seasons
When we look up and see clouds we witness part of a profound, simple, yet intricate aspect of the climate… the movement of water around the earth. When we humans want to move water, we need pipes and pumps, hoses, valves, tanks, electricity, faucets, and the like. We make complicated networks to get water to … More Climate Series No. 4 – Clouds
Listen. Can you hear it? That noise outside… a powerful wind! A few days ago a powerful wind storm blew through our area in Southern Ontario. Winds topping 100 km/h knocked down trees and cut off power for many people. Trees were uprooted and snapped like twigs, hydro wires damaged, and cars crushed like tin cans. And … More Climate Series No. 3 – Wind
Before we get too far in the discussion on climate it is good to understand two key factors. First, the origin of the earth and its inhabitants, and second, the implications of these origins. So first, the origin of the earth and its inhabitants. Right at the beginning of the Bible in Genesis 1, it … More Climate Series No. 2 – Origins
Welcome… to my first post in what I am calling my Climate Series. I will be sharing 15 posts over the next number of months — all on climate and the foundational truths we can rely on when we consider the climate. Enjoy. Sometimes we may be led to believe the climate is out of … More Climate Series No. 1 – Snow
Severe thunderstorm warning… code language for… “Get ready to be amazed and humbled by just a fraction of God’s power.” We’ve all seen the warnings. Thunderstorms are an amazing phenomenon of creation… very much in God’s control. And very much a display of His power. “He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were … More Severe Thunderstorm Warning
“It is only by believing in God that we can ever criticize the government. Abolish God and the government becomes the God. That fact is written across all human history… whenever the people do not believe in something beyond the world, they will worship the world. But above all they will worship the strongest thing … More Abolishing God?
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
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
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