I know that I joke about having a lot of pet peeves. However, I have a pretty good sense of humour. And so, I usually allow trivial pet peeves to wash off of me with nothing more than a shrug and perhaps the opportunity to share a bit of a chuckle. Saying that, I’d still […]
Humility
Is It Time to Clean Your Soul’s Eyeglasses?
I felt the Lord say, “Clean your soul’s eyeglasses!” I have at least five pairs of reader eyeglasses hanging around my apartment. Most days, the majority of these eyeglasses could do with a good cleaning. Most days, they will be haphazardly cleaned by a rub against my shirt. I do realize that this stop-gap measure […]
Effective Ministry is Born from an Authentic Heart
Before you rule yourself out as not being in ministry, let’s get this out of the way. We are all called to minister to our families, friends, neighbours, city, and nations. Let’s get another thing out of the way. God is not waiting for you to morph into your favourite pastor or teacher before He […]
Be Faithful in All Things, No Matter How Small
Zechariah 4:10 (NLT) – “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Years ago, I heard the following illustration two or three times within a short period. Forgive me for not remembering my sources. This tale impacted me greatly. Perhaps I’ve added my befuddled twist to the tale. […]
As Long as You know Whose You are and Who You Are You’ll do Fine
The older I become, the more I realize how little I know and how little I act upon what I do know. Although I have been gifted with a slightly above average intelligence, I am not always wise. All too often, I reach conclusions through faulty logic that is clouded by unhealthy thought patterns. I’ve […]
You can Teach an Old Dog new Tricks
Musing of the day: You can teach an old dog new tricks, but only if he is motivated to learn. Many professional musicians continue their careers way into their 70s and 80s. Those who do well are the ones who realize that as they mature, their voice changes. And so, they arrange their musical score […]