Hypocrite? – How to have less hypocrisy and more integrity in your faith, relationships, and mirror.
“You’re a hypocrite.” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s a nasty and unpleasant thing! A hypocrite is a pretender—someone who says they believe certain ideals but doesn’t actually live them out in their...
Why Physical Health is a Spiritual Matter
If you run out of gas your car will stop working. It’s so obvious, right? Well, if it’s so obvious, why does it happen to so many people? It’s because we don’t always pay attention...
In Weakness, Strength
Honesty is a virtue. I’m not sure anyone would argue with that. It’s good to be honest about how we deal with our neighbours and about answering people’s questions. But we’re not always honest about...
The Right Thing, Not The Easy Thing
“Dear God, please make me stronger.” I think that’s probably the #1 prayer for a lot of people. Stronger to do what you need to do; or to deal with health problems; or stress at...
Retaliate
Is persecution coming to Canada? Persecution is a big word. It can make us think of people in harrowing circumstances on the other side of the world. But will the persecution of Christians in Canada...
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
“You are standing on the shoulders of giants.” The idea is simple—and powerful: That other people before you have spent time and energy on you, set an example, taught you, and prayed for you. These...
Someone’s Missing Piece
“Why are you significant to someone else’s life?” That question might be easy to answer if you’re helping a best friend in crisis of if you’re a parent. But when thinking about the people in...
Imperfect People are Perfect Opportunities
We live in a highly individualistic society. With iPads, drive thru windows, and personalized almost-anythings, we seem to love minimizing inconvenience. So it’s easy to bring that same perspective to our faith. We can make...
Miracles – What are they? Do they still happen?
Jesus performed miracles–turning water into wine, walking on water, bringing the dead back to life. But what do we make of it all as modern, scientific people? Should we do what U.S. President Thomas Jefferson...
If He’s Risen, He’s Right
Dead or alive? Yes, it’s a Bon Jovi song. But it’s also the most important question we ask on Easter. Is Jesus dead, or is he alive? Is he a historical figure who came to...