Tiny foundational cracks become fault lines when great stress is applied. What causes one person’s life to shatter may not be what causes another person’s downfall. In 2020, marriages are falling apart, and social isolation is leading to lapses in recovery and sobriety. Yes, there are plenty of self-help tools out there. Unless a support […]
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Love Well Those He Loves Well
Have you ever seen a child run with open arms to give a spontaneous hug to a perfect stranger, at least a stranger to them, if not their parents? I have, and I have been blessed to receive such hugs as well! One was bestowed upon me at a bus station by Sarah, who was […]
Stuck in the Wrong Groove?
Today’s blog grew around a short quip that I posted on Facebook years ago. I posted it on the Daily Christian Quote website as well. Since then, I have seen it reposted countless times across the Internet. It seemed to strike a chord, no pun intended. It appears that there a whole lot of God’s […]
God’s not a Sugar Daddy?
Some Christians think that if they quote enough Bible verses they can twist God’s arm and get what they want. What if God wants to give us much more than what we think we need to survive? Video Transcript: [00:00:05] Hi and welcome to Daily Bible Promises with a twist. I’m Katherine and if you […]
Newcomers Need Loving Helpers
My church is blessed to be multicultural, and over the years we have fellowshipped with newcomers who immigrated to Canada from Sudan, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Congo and other non-English speaking nations. As I was in missions for several years, something deep inside me is fed as I look across the congregation, and witness so many […]
Do You Have a To-Love-Well List?
How well do we value others? Do we see them as a project, or do we see them as someone of infinite value to God and worthy of our love? Are they on our ‘to-do’ list, or are they on our ‘to-love-well’ list? “The cry for love and community and for recognition that rises from […]