Sometimes the quietest nudges are the ones we most need to notice. While praying for a close friend—someone I’ve journeyed with for years through laughter, honest conversations, and spiritual growth—I sensed a gentle nudge. He was in the middle of a painful flare-up. As I prayed, an odd image popped into my mind: a bright, […]
Discernment
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 […]
At First, It’s A Little Disconcerting
Until I was around 50 years old, I experienced severe nearsightedness. My parents noticed the problem when I struggled to read the chalkboard in first grade, leading to my first pair of glasses. Almost every year after that, I needed a stronger prescription. Over time, I learned to use landmarks for navigation since I couldn’t […]
But Wait… There’s More!
It is practically mandatory that any self-respecting Calgarian attend the Calgary Stampede, a cross between a rodeo, midway, and an exhibition that takes place in early July. Calgary is a huge metropolitan city. Most Calgarians have never seen a horse or a cow up close and personal. And yet, for ten days out of every year, […]
The Measure I Didn’t Know I Was Using
What’s the Measure of a Man? Let’s go on a bit of an investigative hunt, shall we? I was reading Proverbs 16:7 recently. “When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” As I pondered that verse, my first question wasn’t: How does God make our […]