If you are gauging your self-worth and identity on what others have done to you, said to you or called you in your past or what others might say about you in the future, then you are sentencing yourself to a life of anxiety, second-guessing yourself and confusion. God is our source of identity, he […]
Lest We Forget
It is Remembrance Day in Canada, a day where we honour the memory of those who lost their lives so we could have freedom. We also honour our current military on this day as well. Every year, the following is recited at Memorial sites in just about every town and city on November 11. “At […]
I Got a Question
I just watched a YouTube video from a channel I’ve watched for the last couple of years. (Roots and Refuge Farm) Jess is a homesteader and an avid gardener. She and her husband used to be in full-time ministry but now their ‘ministry’ is their farm and by using Youtube and other platforms, they educate […]
The Dark Side of YouTube
There is a dark side to social media, especially on YouTube and TikTok. A toxic culture arises when the creator and viewer feed off each other. If a creator has a leaning toward narcissistic behaviour, they will give their followers a false impression that they are in their inner circle, that somehow they made it […]
Do You Read Your Bible Just to Justify Your Position?
A mathematical definition of the word ‘proof’ is: A mathematical proof is an inferential argument for a mathematical statement, showing that the stated assumptions logically guarantee the conclusion. In layman’s terms, it means proving the reasoning of your statement through a series of steps that clearly show how you reached your conclusion. I really did […]
An Invitation to the Divine Dance
During a time of worship, we sang, “Our God Saves” As we did, I asked the Lord to save several individuals who were on my heart. Yes, they are believers but they were in need of salvation and rescue in troubling times. Depression, abuse, and ghostly voices from their pasts crashed over them. As we […]
Be Responsive to the Soft Nudges of God
Hearing the voice of God is not all that difficult, but don’t despise the small beginnings. If you are willing to obey the wee small voice, He will take that as a sign that you are genuinely interested in what He has to say. Hearing His voice and not following through on His directives will […]
Jesus isn’t in the Junk Hauling Business
Some people want Jesus to clean up their hearts, but they don’t want to take a serious look at the junk they’ve been collecting in their hearts. They remind me of people who throw broken furniture and stuff they no longer use in their basements. “I’ll get to cleaning that up one day. I just […]
Your Words Hold Power, Choose Them Wisely
Recently, the name of a leader of an international Christian network came up. I don’t know this man, but I have heard him mentioned by several speakers and ministers who I respect. They all speak of this leader with glowing terms, obviously respecting him and holding him in a place of honour. When his name […]