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. […]
spiritual growth
Planting What’s Still in Your Hand
Sow in tears, reap with joy When you have almost nothing left, it’s tempting to hold tight to the little you do have. Maybe it’s time, energy, or hope. Maybe it’s something that used to feel abundant but now feels scarce. I think about Psalm 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful […]
Stop Presuming the Worst: Choosing Grace in Community
Grace Rewrites My First Reaction Ever walked into a new room and felt invisible? I have. I slip into church or a group, and no one greets me. It stings. Then I remember how easily I stay with friends in familiar spaces and miss the quiet newcomer two seats away. I have said no one […]
FOMO, FOBI, and the Freedom Found in Christ
When Fear Drives, Faith Gets Stuck In the spiritual lives of many Christians, two quiet enemies often slip in unnoticed: FOMO and FOBI. These fears disguise themselves well. They settle deep in the heart and influence how we respond to God, to people, and even to our purpose. FOMO — Fear of Missing Out FOMO […]
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 […]