Pilgrim or lover... It is difficult, if not impossible, to describe the spiritual life directly.
Elliott's Story I grew up in a very traditional Christian home but there was a period of time when I was not following God's will or behaving in a responsible manner.
May 8, 2008
The gospel according to Job Once I met a man who, like Abraham, had moved his entire household halfway around the world on the strength of a vision from God.
Make level paths for your feet... Throughout his ministry, Oswald Chambers, the author of My Utmost for His Highest followed a daily motto to simply trust God and do the next thing.
Stress & Creativity There is a very strong, and very reciprocal negative relationship between creativity and stress.
The uncommon life of Shane Doan SHANE DOAN is stickhandling his way through the National Hockey League (NHL) with grace, faith and a firm belief in family.
Beatitudes - pie in the sky? The assurances we hear in the Beatitudes that the hungry will be filled, that those who mourn will be comforted, and that the meek will be victorious can sound like pie in the sky being offered to those who have no other hope on earth.
Trust - during rough times Depression can be a debilitating, torturous experience. During such times, I have to work hard to maintain my trust in God.
Walter's Life Story I have 2 brothers and until I was about 11 was raised with them in Maple Ridge. Then my dad closed his clothing business and we moved to Chilliwack.
Vague guilt - accusation vs conviction When it comes to isolating and naming the actual sin, Job's friends believe they know what has led to his downfall, they beat about the bush.
A look at temptation Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.James. 1:14
Aging grace Let me ask you a question. It's been on my mind since a friend asked It during our bi-weekly gathering of the 'Circle Of Six.'
May 29, 2008
Anger - Part 2 (of 5) I am a counsellor who has spent hundreds of hours working with people whose lives, and the lives of those around them, have been deeply affected by anger.
Abiding and effectiveness The Lord gives us wonderful gifts with which to serve others. But if these gifts are not vitally connected to the Giver of our gifts, we will likely fall flat on our faces in terms of our effectiveness.
Weight of Suffering Job's response to his friends' callousness is a heart rending plea for mercy as he groans, 'If only my anguish could be weighed!' (6:2)
Colour and aroma - a personsal reflection I leaned over my friend's shoulder as he crouched on the riverbank. Clear water swirled over the dirt and gravel and spilled over the edge of the large pan in his hands.
