Sin is always antisocial. Recognize your loneliness and seek friendships. We are surrounded by people, especially during this social media era, yet we still feel lonely. How can we deal …
You Are Not Too Broken for God
The Lasting Impact of War I spent my childhood in Northern Ireland during the years known as “The Troubles.” A political and religious war raged between Irish republicans and the …
Malawi, A Fridge and Psalm 23
Several years ago, I visited Malawi, Africa, on a mission exposure trip with a well-known Canadian charity. On one of our Sunday mornings, the team had the opportunity to visit …
Dear Ministry Leader….
I love the New Testament idea of encouragement. There are two ideas that come together and give us a more complete picture of what it is we are trying to …
How You Live Today Impacts Your Child’s Future
The Apostle Paul had an amazing ability to relate to both the cultural moment in which he lived while at the same time being able to see into the future. …
How to Make the Best of the Difficult Days
I have a twelve-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old son, and we have reached that challenging time when animated children’s movies no longer cut it. We are in the transition to …
3 Lessons From a Countercultural Mother
When I think about mothers, moms, and mommies, and the fantastic yet often forgotten work they do, I find that my thoughts often turn to Mary, the mother of our …
Three Simple Steps to Having a Great Mother’s Day This Year
Here is an interesting fact: Mother’s Day in the UK and Ireland is celebrated on a different day than Mother’s Day in North America. What this means for me is …
Leadership is like Farming: Messy
The Apostle Paul loved to communicate by painting pictures with words. In 2 Timothy 2:6, he writes: “The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of …
How To Face Your Fear in a Fear-Filled World
Last summer, I was teaching my youngest son to dive into the pool. He was more than happy to jump in, perform a splash bomb or step in at the …