What If We Didn’t Wait Until Someone Died?

Many have paid their respects and given great honor to Charlie Kirk. And rightly so. I’ve been blessed by him, hearing his dialogue through countless clips and stories. Youth especially looked up to him, and we’ve all been shaken by his death. He was unique…. brilliant, quick on the microphone, and incredibly discerning. He listened … More What If We Didn’t Wait Until Someone Died?

The Niceness Delusion

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

What is Truth?

In a world fraught with lies and deception, how do we know the truth? Centuries ago, in this same world of lies, Jesus entered in and declared, “I am the Truth.” He broke the cycle of lies so typical to this world. Truth showed up as a person to fulfill promises of better things… that … More What is Truth?

INTEGRITY

A penetrating definition of integrity is being loyal to those not present*. What does that mean? When you are with people, conversing with them, your integrity (or lack thereof) is on display in how you talk about those who are not with you. If you have a habit of gossiping or speaking negatively about people … More INTEGRITY

Our Fixation on Behavior misses the Heart of the Matter

It could be you and it could be me…the other day it was a Vancouver man. Behavior, behavior. Everybody wants to see us having good behavior. It feels that way coming from our government too. Put on your mask. Social distance. Do as your told. Keep in line. Behave like good citizens. Don’t question the … More Our Fixation on Behavior misses the Heart of the Matter