In our desire to grow in the Lord, we gravitate to older brothers and sisters in Christ with the hope that they will guide us in our walk. There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, Paul often spoke of his loving relationship with his spiritual son, Timothy. He further addressed the need for older […]
Mentors
If He Do It, So Can I! Lessons Learned by Example
I beg my reader’s indulgence as this week’s writing takes on a more personal note. On March 19, 2017, a man who influenced my life in more ways than I can count, lost his battle with cancer. Don Rousu was my pastor for 25 years. He faithfully prayed for me and taught me profound lessons, […]
Sometimes, Chopsticks are a Bad Idea
While waiting in a long line at my local grocery’s checkout counter, I passed the time by glancing over at the store’s flower shop a few feet away. One scraggly little plant in the discount section caught my attention. The poor thing was an exotic version of a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree. Spindly, floppy, and […]
God is Compelling His Fiery Voices to Speak
As I sought the Lord’s face concerning the rising racial tensions in the United States, I was overwhelmed by a sense of God’s great love for His sons and daughters. He has called many of them to be powerful voices that carry His message of hope, not only in the United States but across the […]
Don’t Reward Inappropriate Behaviour
I used to work in pre-schools and supervised a pre-school in a refugee camp. Many of the kids in that preschool had behavioural issues just from the stress of being in the camp. One thing I learned through my experiences was this. Thinking of a child’s inappropriate behaviour as something that needs to be punished […]