It is all too easy to distance ourselves from the reality of the narrative in the Gospels. On Good Friday, we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross; without His shed blood, we would have no redemption. But we often skip a day as we rush to the triumphant joy of His resurrection. […]
Failure
Successfully Dealing With Failure
When I was a kid, just about every school in Canada set aside a day in June for a Field Sports Day. Many schools still do. Every student participates, from grade one to grade nine. My school was no exception. Back then, there were clear winners in each event. First, second, and third. That meant […]
Every Day is a New Beginning
Lamentations 3:22-23 -“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” “Groundhog Day” is on the list of my all-time favourite movies and I’ve watched it countless times. No pun intended. Why? Because it is hilarious, and it is a story of redemption. I can relate […]