October 4, 2007

Joy - Jubilee Among the rich family of words related to joy (joyful, joyous, enjoy, rejoice, jocund, jovial, jubilant) is the word jubilee.

How the church has misunderstood the... A Christian medical doctor takes a look at the various responses in the church to emotional bondage.

Be Truthful and Create Trust - (Part 2 of 2) I wrote last week about speaking with candor in our work place (or at church), but with a large dose of love and sensitivity.

Obese and bullied - a journey to faith - (Part 2 of 2) All my childhood I suffered from being obese which lead to me being bullied.

October 20, 2007

Joy - This Is the Day Three old men, Al, Ed, and Joe, sat on a park bench. Isn't it amazing, said Al, that at my age I still feel wonderful! That so?

The Body - Imaging God in our bodily lives How are Christians to think about issues surrounding bodily health?

Trusting God with our kids' well-being Before writing the book Moving From Fear to Freedom, I conducted a survey at retreats and conferences where I spoke. What was the #1 fear expressed by the participants?

Empty, lonely, and frightened Filling up my time was important. I didn't want to stop because stopping would mean I would have time to feel. . . and all I felt was pain. . .

October 26, 2007

Joy - Going for the gold What treasure so great that a man would give everything he has to obtain it? Jesus calls it the kingdom of heaven, and the key to it is the gospel.

Parenting an ADHD child I walked into the school office and there he was Evan, my youngest son. I wasn't there for Evan, I had a meeting with the principal for an unrelated issue.

Know Thyself - a 7 braided cord "Know thyself", wrote Socrates. We can really only know ourselves as we relate to our Creator.

Barry Buzza: a faithful father and pastor to his church Barry Buzza is the pastor of a thriving two-campus church in the Tri-Cities area of Metro Vancouver. He is also a prolific author, and a columnist for his community newspaper.