God did not create us to live in constant debt. John 10:10 -“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” I must testify to the goodness of God in my life. Although I have lived my adult life far below the poverty […]
I Owed Father God a Huge Apology
I once owed Father God a HUGE apology. You see, I came to salvation with a whole boatload of baggage that I wasn’t ready to unpack until decades later. I didn’t even know what was in that luggage back then, and that was because of God’s mercy in hindsight. However, my picture of Father God […]
Orphans in the Father’s House
1 John 3:1 (MSG) – “What marvellous love the Father has extended to us! Just look at it—we’re called children of God! That’s who we really are.” I’m speaking to regular church-goers who have attended church since before you can remember. Perhaps you have said the ‘Sinner’s Prayer” at some point in your life. After […]
Hoarding Living Water?
I received short notice late last night that the water company will temporarily shut my water off today. They are working on the water mains into two buildings on my block. One building is older and is being renovated. The other is a thirty-three-storey highrise under construction. In the past, the city’s water company has […]
Love One Another. A command or a suggestion?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot. And usually, I get into trouble when I think. But in this case, I’ve been reading the Bible every year following the Daily Audio Bible. About a month ago, we were in the book of John, and we came across a very familiar passage. It’s one of the most […]
Allow Me Tell You What You Want
John was on the lookout for a new hangout, a casual cafe close enough to his new job that it would allow him a leisurely and peaceful lunch hour. As he strolled down a crowded sidewalk, he bumped into a sandwich board that advertised a cafe that promised nutritious, delicious, and tantalizing food at a […]
Warning – Don’t Pet Your Peeve
I know that I joke about having a lot of pet peeves. However, I have a pretty good sense of humour. And so, I usually allow trivial pet peeves to wash off of me with nothing more than a shrug and perhaps the opportunity to share a bit of a chuckle. Saying that, I’d still […]
What If It’s Going to be Better Than You Think?
There is a whole lot of speculation going on these days. Most of that speculation is fear-based. What if.. things get worse? What if… I lose my job? What if… food and gas prices continue to soar? I’d like to offer a few alternative what-ifs for you to meditate upon today. What if… …God really […]
Are You a Trophy Hunter or a Lover of God’s People
I love a good testimony. It is exciting to hear how God moves in our lives as we step out in obedience and pray for others. I love to shout from the rooftops just how wonderful and glorious God is. However, we must always be aware that we do so in a sacred place when […]