Winter shows up early in North Central Alberta. We’ve had a hard frost and a skiff of snow. Although the first snow melted, It was a reminder of what is yet to come. I’m making a short list for the months ahead. Where I live, and with my limits, winter takes planning. My choices matter. […]
Christian Living
You Can’t Pick and Choose the Words of Jesus
Just like you can’t be a little bit pregnant, you can’t pick and choose which of Jesus’ words you’ll follow… John 8:31 says: “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you really are my disciples.’” Let’s put that into context. I like the Message Bible here because […]
What Proverbs 22:4 Really Says About Wealth
Does Proverbs 22:4 Really Promise Wealth, and If So, What Kind? A wise man I follow has been posting a daily proverb on social media. No explanations, just the proverb. As a side note, it’s sad but interesting how many people question whether he had a hidden agenda behind each quote. One daily proverb brought […]
Your Humour Can Be a Gift On Social Media. Use It Well
I felt the Lord say to His people: “Your sense of humour is a gift from me. Use it wisely and don’t let it be polluted.” As I pressed in more, He had more to say. What I wrote below came from that time with Him. You know that condescending but funny guy you follow […]
Pushing Back Against Christian Cynicism
It must grieve God when believers, often carrying their own wounds or disappointments, pull others away from faith instead of encouraging it. I have seen it more times than I would like to admit. Someone shares a story about how God clearly moved—a healing, a breakthrough, a deep sense of calling—and instead of joining in […]
Discernment – Walking in Light, Not Chasing Shadows
Some people confuse an obsession with what might lurk in the darkness with the true gift of discernment. Discernment isn’t about checking under every rug for signs of the enemy. That kind of hyper-vigilance leads to exhaustion and anxiety. And honestly, it gives the enemy far too much stage time. He’s not worthy of the […]