February 6, 2008

Childlike Faith - Adults of God When my daughter was young I'd often say to her, "Heather, you should be in bed by now."

The cure for fear As I understand it, we're born with only two fears-the fear of loud noises and the fear of falling.

Domestic abuse is still one of the church's darkest secrets Although we would feel more comfortable denying it, abuse sadly does happen in Christian homes.

Numb and desperate My walk in life began August 5, 1986 in London, Ontario. I was born into the typical family mom and dad with their beautiful first child!

February 13, 2008

Childlike Faith - Revolutionary Youth Young people are natural revolutionaries. Through each generation God breathes on the earth to renew it.

Homelessness and family contact At times, the homeless are cited as a nuisance, alternatively, they become the temporary object of our seasonal charity.

Domestic abuse is still one of the church's darkest secrets - part II What comes to mind when we hear terms like 'domestic violence,' 'spousal abuse,' or 'battered wife' ?

The Crying Soldier My wife asked me to go to an Alpha at her church. We were of differing faiths and I had no intention of going but she mentioned a meal would be served each night of the course. That interested me, so I decided to go.

February 20, 2008

Childlike Faith - How Children Lead My neighbor Grace has Down Syndrome. She's also a survivor of leukemia.

Father knows best Sometimes we parents wonder if what we are saying to our kids carries any weight. Is it really getting through? Is anybody listening?

The challenges in end of life decisions Recently, an Angus Reid poll indicated that 68% of Canadians surveyed felt it should be up to a family member to decide whether to remove a patient in a vegetative state from life supports.

The church built a skatepark I grew up in a Christian home and attended a Pentecostal church in London Ontario since birth.

February 27, 2008

Childlike Faith - The Inner Child About a month before I became a Christian I had a vivid dream. I saw myself as if I were outside my body and observing me across a room.

Grace A story from the Chicago Tribune told of a young, love-struck Brazilian artist who was distraught over his break-up with Katia, the love of his life.

Domestic abuse - one of the church's darkest secrets - Part III Although we would feel more comfortable denying it, abuse sadly does happen in Christian homes. 'Nicole's' testimony is courageous, and truthful.

From Wicca to Freedom in Christ I grew up in a family that was not religious. We did not talk about God. I always knew that my mother believed in God, but it was never a part of my life.