Anger - acorns and volcanoes Last month I introduced four types or styles of anger. I also mentioned that the outline for anger I am using is not the only possible way to categorize anger.
Integrity Last week I wrote about the virtue of integrity and its opposite-duplicity.
Alice's story It was autumn of 1993 and the love of my life was dying. He was in horrendous pain and the morphine no longer touched it.
July 10, 2008
Anger - tigers and slowburners In my last article I introduced two types or styles of anger, volcanoes and acorn collectors. Today I will be discussing 'Tigers' and 'Slow to Burn but Slow to Let Go' anger profiles.
Freedom in a long obediance I've played the flute for over 30 years. When I reflect on what has essentially made me a musician today I would attribute it to something that applies to all progress in life, including spiritual growth the profound desire for more than what is.
Learning From a Busy Ant Solomon says, go to the ant, O sloth, observe her ways and be wise; so I did. Here's what I learned form a persistent little ant last summer.
Battling fear Fear in my life has been like a Goliath, my giant to defeat. At times it has paralyzed me, and isolated me from others.
July 17, 2008
Marriage Counselling God wants to bless us in our marriages. One often assumes that if both partners in a marriage are Christians, their marriage will be fulfilling.
The ultimate affirmation Imagine having that said about you. The Lord identifying and affirming you as someone who is after His own heart.
Did your mother love you? We all come into the world needing the tender presence of a mother's touch, nurture, care and love.
Subtle resistances in prayer You always resist the Holy Spirit! Acts 7:51 It was Stephen, the church's first martyr, who addressed these words to the angry Sanhedrin mob who were about to stone him.
Crohns, control & Christ (1 of 2) In 2001 Carole, who did not grow up with a religious background, had a powerful encounter with God that has changed her life. She attends a Roman Catholic church in Regina.
July 31, 2008
The father wound We all come into the world helpless, dependent and needing acceptance, to be treated as worthy, and to be blessed.
God's unlimited mercy for Sumiasih Vancouver-based pastor Yani Lim recently made a considerable impact on the Christian community with Voices Together, a Canada Day celebration of faith which brought more than 8,000 people to GM Place.
Crohns, control & Christ (2 of 2) ... I spent Holy Thursday in my hospital bed, feeling very much at peace. I was thinking of everyone from church; but I knew in my heart things would be fine.
