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?
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
“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?
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
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
Is it just me or do you also notice that our government is never satisfied? It always seems to want more, more in the way of power. There’s an old saying along the lines of… those who gain power are ever so hesitant to relinquish it. If you are a Star Wars fan like me, … More ‘More Power!’ and Reclaiming Lost Ground
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