It would be silly to try to pay someone back for a gift they gave you out of the goodness of their heart, wouldn’t it? And yet, we often fall into that trap. God gives good gifts to His children, but some of us waste time and energy trying to “repay” Him—forgetting that His gifts […]
Gratitude
Fare Thee Well 2021! The word of the Lord for 2022
Fare Thee Well, 2021! Thank you, 2021, for the wisdom, patience, and strength that I developed through the challenges you brought my way. 2021, I promise never to forget the truths I learned as I journeyed through the past 365 days with you. Thank you for the laughter, the joy, and the victories you provided […]
Living a Life of Thanks
How does someone keep their heart from hardening when bad things happen? They embrace the daily practice of giving thanks. I don’t know all the answers. However, I have seen thankfulness as a significant thread in the lives of many of my spiritual mentors. They all learned the benefits of living a life of intentional […]
It’s Your Joy, Do All You Can to Keep It!
A few years ago, it definitely was not beginning to look like Christmas in my city in mid-December. At least, not on the surface. With temperatures well above freezing and no snow on the ground, I still found myself singing “Jingle Bells” as I darted around my neighbourhood in my power-chair, a rare luxury in […]
Thanksgiving Should Be A Default Emotion
In Canada, we celebrate our Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October. It’s the day where we give thanks for our family, friends, and provision. Many people mistakenly believe that our Canadian Thanksgiving is just a copy of the American Thanksgiving holiday. Canadians do share many of the same traditions as our neighbours to the south […]
God’s Prescription to Cure a Disgruntled Heart
The Lord’s prescription for my ungrateful heart is a simple one. He asks me to intentionally choose to live each day in gratefulness. I write this at the beginning of what is called Holy Week in some church traditions. No matter what your denomination or faith stream, it’s a good time to think upon the […]