So often we fail to give others the same grace we expect from them. We walk into a room of strangers, a new church or group and we feel hurt because no one approaches us. Yet, when we are in our own familiar surroundings, we are so caught up in fellowshipping with our friends, we […]
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Give a Hand Up and not a Kick to the Curb

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 […]
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 […]
I’ll Be Watching You

Several years ago, I attended a conference that was held in a picturesque retreat centre nestled in the foothills of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. We dined on the Word of God and feasted on God’s presence as we prayed for our denomination and Canada at large. The fellowship around God’s table was something that I […]