What made John the apostle? I mean… what transformed this man into the one to whom Jesus entrusted the Book of Revelation? We first encounter John in Mark 10:34, fishing with his brother and father – just doing the family business. At a simple invitation by a man they hardly knew, James and John leapt […]
Who Gave You the Position of Sole Judge and Jury?
“One of the most difficult defilements of the spirit to deal with is the critical spirit. A critical spirit has its root in pride. Because of the ‘plank’ of pride in our own eye, we are not capable of dealing with the ‘speck’ of need in someone else. We are often like the Pharisee who, […]
How Well Do You Follow the Lead?
Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you how you should go. I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” This wonderful verse is one that many Christians cling to when they are seeking direction. But did you know that this Bible verse was a response from God to David when the warrior […]
Hardwired into Obsolete Technology?
I recently confessed on social media that I was living with a secret shame. There were areas of my kitchen I could not clean, but I knew they needed to be done. It had been years that the stove and fridge had been pulled out and adequately cleaned behind. When I moved into this apartment […]
True Confessions of a Reformed Amateur Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way, but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]
It’s Painful to Watch But Keep Loving Them Anyway!
As a mentor and a spiritual mother to a few young adults, I often shake my head as I watch them topple right back into sinful patterns they swore they’d never return to. I could see the warning signs they were headed for trouble. And yet, I have to walk the fine line between pointing […]
How Not to Eat a Cherry Tomato
“God might want you to extend his love by offering to babysit for the single parent down the street. He might want you to prepare a hearty meal for that lonely older man who lost his wife — and to sit and visit with him while he eats. Who knows, he might even want you […]
You Haven’t Changed a Bit!
It’s not always a compliment to be told, “You haven’t changed a bit!” How do you respond to those who still see you as you once were? You have long moved on by submitting your heart to the Lord. You have held yourself accountable to others and actively worked to conform to Christ’s image. Yet, […]
Allow Hope to Reign in 2023
May 2023 be a year of peace, joy, and hope. May we be grounded in the sure knowledge that no matter what lies ahead in the next 365 days, God will be our anchor, provider, safe harbour, hope, and encourager. We CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens us. He will guide us through […]