Have you ever noticed the ways God works to humble us? I sometimes marvel at the lengths He will go to keep me humble. I remember an experience that taught me an important lesson in humility from a few years ago. It was an experience that I could have easily glossed over, but thankfully, the Lord opened my eyes to this important and teachable moment. Continue Reading →
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We have all heard the saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” While we might bristle at such a notion, the uncomfortable reality is that the more we become accustomed to, experienced, and proficient in something or with someone, we tend to lose some of our awe and respect. We have all experienced this—the excitement of a blossoming relationship, the anticipation of a new job, the nervousness when joining a new team, or the passion that comes with new life in Christ; these feelings can dissipate over time as we become more familiar. Continue Reading →
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Mark 1:16-20 offers a short and poignant account of Jesus calling the first disciples, Simon, Andrew, James, and John. This is a story that we likely know very well, but there are some wonderful principles to be learned that are helpful for us and those we counsel. Within these five verses are three significant pieces of wisdom in the calling of these disciples that we can apply to our lives today. Continue Reading →
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Canada is unique. It’s true, people tend to love Canada—it is a beautiful place, with beautiful people—but what defines us as Canadians? At one time, Canada was a Christian nation, but as our cultural landscape has changed, so has the spiritual climate. Like many parts of the Western world, Christianity is in decline in Canada. In some respects, our culture is beginning to consider holding biblical views as hostile. As Christians in Canada, it can be easy to get discouraged when we survey the landscape, but there is hope. When the world presses in against the message of the gospel of Christ, the need becomes greater. We see God at work as people are searching for hope and change that only Christ can provide. Continue Reading →
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We all wrestle with the challenge of wanting to fix anything and everything. That’s true not just in terms of our broken “stuff” but also in our broken lives and relationships. If we are honest with ourselves, we can probably admit to times when we have crudely applied spiritual duct tape to situations that needed more skill, love, patience, and grace. Continue Reading →
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