in Bible, honesty, Jesus, perfectionism, sin, Spritual Growth
Are followers of Jesus supposed to have it all together?
Are followers of Jesus supposed to “have it all together”? That was today’s question as a part of our latest teaching series: “Oops! – Half-truths we believe, how they hurt us, and how biblical truth...
God loves you as you are, but…
Have you ever tried to go somewhere with only half a map? Have you ever tried to assemble a BBQ with basic picture prompts but instructions that were in a different language? Have you ever...
in forgiveness, freedom, honesty, integrity, peace, relationships
Righting Wrongs
Sometimes there’s something hold you back. Holding you back from moving forward in your life with a greater sense of mental freedom, of peace of mind, and of personal integrity. Quite often that “something holding...
in faith, hardship, perspective, trials
No Eraser
Who do we become when life gets hard? No matter how you answer, it think we can all agree that difficult circumstances shape us. Sometimes in a good way, and sometimes in a not-so-good way....
Sponge — Seeking, seeing and absorbing God in your daily thoughts
“Matthew, I just don’t always feel connected to God in my daily life.” I often hear some version of this statement. And do you want to know the truth? If that’s an experience you can...
God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle — Really?
“Hey, I know you’re going through a tough time right now, but don’t worry. God won’t give you more than you can handle.” “Um… thanks?” ‘God won’t give you more than you can handle’ is...
in decisions, money, simplicity, society
Less Is More
Welcome to the world of Bigger-Better-More! “You want it! You deserve it! Go for it!” (Even if you can’t afford it.) It’s easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? But unfortunately, drinking the Kool-Aid of...
in 10 commandments, balance, obedience, peace, rest\, simplicity
Tirritated
Do you ever get tired? Do you ever get irritated? Put them together and you’re “Tirritated”! Yup, I just made up a word. But it makes sense, doesn’t it? Life can get complicated and overwhelming....
in faith, focus, glorifying God, priorities
Fix Your Gaze
Is it just me or is life getting more complicated? And that can be true no matter how old or young you are. Recently I was talking to a high school student who said they...
A Saviour (Not Sameness)
Is it just me or is community collapsing? Why do fewer people know their neighbours? Why are fewer people participating in community organizations? Why are some people surrounded by thousands of people but still lonely?...