I wrote the following piece over 32 years ago when I was in the process of healing from a traumatic childhood. During that process, I identified myself as broken. I believed I had little value in the eyes of God and man. Perhaps God loved me, but I was just one masked anonymous being in […]
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Small Group Intercessory Prayer Guidelines
Intercessory prayer groups, whether in a church or home setting, can be exciting, vibrant times of partnering with God. As you pray together, expect to see Jesus at work in your world, your nation, your city, your church, and your homes. Coming together with a small group devoted to prayer can be both fruitful […]
Being a Fix-It-All Usually Blows Up in Your Face
A few years back, I was reading large portions of the Bible as part of my ministry studies and personal devotions. I always look forward to 1 and 2 Samuel. These books are full of intrigue, suspense, romance, epic battles, and the cautionary tales found in the lives of both Saul and David. And that […]
Stuck in the Wrong Groove?
Today’s blog grew around a short quip that I wrote then posted on Facebook years ago. Since then, I have seen it reposted countless times across the Internet. It seemed to strike a chord, no pun intended. Apparently, there are a whole lot of God’s people who have struggled to get past the stumbling block […]
The Alarm Did Its Job
Joel 2:1 – “Blow a trumpet in Zion; sound an alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming; it is near.” As I previously mentioned, I’ve lived close to a fire station for decades, so I am very accustomed to sirens. Most […]
Before the Alarm Sounds
Living ready for the moments when God interrupts our ordinary lives I live within blocks of a fire station that serves a large metropolitan area. I am so accustomed to the sirens whizzing by that I no longer awaken from my sleep as fire trucks and ambulances race below me at night. I blissfully sleep […]
Another Cup of Sand
Learning when to stop pouring and start discerning One evening, I had the delight of picnicking at a neighbourhood park with my brother, his wife and their two small children. Four-year-old Marshall raced to finish his sandwich as he spotted a fully equipped play area in one corner of the park, not too far from […]
Two Tickets And A Transfer Please
What an eleven-year-old travelling alone taught me about fear, identity, and building spiritual muscle memory. When you know whose you are, who you are, and carefully follow His directives, you will find yourself able to face obstacles and step past fear. Isaiah 41:8–10 says: “But you, Israel, My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, Descendant […]
When Mercy Takes Muscle
Sometimes, the last thing we want to do is extend mercy and compassion to someone who we are having a hard time loving. However, we have a never-ending supply of mercy and compassion in easy reach! Matthew 5:7. “Blessed are the merciful for they shall be shown mercy.” What does it mean to show mercy? […]