August 2, 2007

The circle of history I wrote about the 3 views of time and history -- chaotic, linear, and cyclical. We all hold one view, and the way we see the flow of history will affect how we approach our future.

Adoption - more than trendy Adoption has become almost trendy in Hollywood today.

Broken vows: Death and resurrection of a marriage 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.

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.

August 9, 2007

Church response to the mentally ill Are people of faith with a mental illness different from those who have a physical illness? Much about mental illness still remains a mystery.

I am the beneficiary of my great-grandfather's Bible. His name was Edward Buzza.

Broken vows: Death and resurrection of a marriage (2 of 2) The first few weeks of group counselling were wonderful for me. It was like hearing the gospel.

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.

August 16, 2007

The Secret of Happiness 2 Over the past thirty-five years that I've been a pastor, I've counseled hundreds of couples who?ve wanted to be married.

Finding meaning in a life with bipolar disorder Mental illness is not all bad. I have lived with bipolar disorder for over forty years and have found it has many benefits.

Broken vows: Death and resurrection of a marriage (2 of 2) The first few weeks of group counselling were wonderful for me. It was like hearing the gospel.

August 23, 2007

The need for a father The recent shooting death of 11-year-old Ephraim Brown in Toronto, allegedly as a result of a conflict between rival gangs, was a needless tragedy.

The Secret of Happiness 3 My dictionary defines happiness as follows: State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

Pastor Vern Heidebrecht sums up his ministry AS Vern Heidebrecht, now pastor emeritus of Northview Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C., one of Canada's prominent church leaders moves into retirement, he has penned a devotional book reflecting his own spiritual journey.

Defeating the real enemy after 11 years of anorexia MY TESTIMONY is evidence of God's goodness and faithfulness. It speaks of his miraculous power to heal and bring about abundant life.

August 30, 2007

The Quest for Happiness Christian therapists often work with people who longingly say, "I just want to be happy in my work, relationship, life." But what is 'happiness' and how is it attained?

Rainbows and worn out shoes The Vancouver Sun recently wrote about the death of Margaret Avison, calling it "Canada's loses 'national treasure'".

Pastor Vern Heidebrecht sums up his ministry (Part 2 of 2) AS Vern Heidebrecht, now pastor emeritus of Northview Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C., one of Canada's prominent church leaders moves into retirement, he has penned a devotional book reflecting his own spiritual journey.

Master of my own destiny. . . but something was missing When I was six, my father took his own life. My life before Christ was marked by that single tragic event.