Failure isn't Fatal
There is a classic line in one of my favorite Batman movies (yes… I like super hero movies). It comes from the Dark Knight and it is a question that is asked several times throughout the movie and often in the aftermath of failure or in the face of fear of a great challenge. The [...]
Which Jesus?
“What are people saying about who the Son of Man is? ”They replied, “Some think he is John the Baptizer, some say Elijah, some Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” He pressed them, “And how about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter said, “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of [...]
Loss
I stand in dismay and great sorrow with the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. I am at a loss for words, with only a whisper of "oh dear God." My mind jumped back almost 14 years ago when we lived a similar horror here in Taber, Alberta, Where a … [Read More...]
Faith or Certainty
Two Fools on the Road to Emmaus Podcast (Archive) - Is God angry when we have doubts? Can doubt be a part of healthy faith? Today the guys talk about our definitions of faith, and how many of them limit our growth in Christ. Two Fools on the Road to … [Read More...]
Intimacy with God Reflection
Rhythms of the Heart. The key to a rich and dynamic spirituality in the cultivation of intimacy with God. This is a process like any journey with each step yielding a great sense of peace. Spring boarding from the story of the Ten Virgins in Matthew … [Read More...]
$3 Worth of God Please
I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of God to make me love a black man or pick beets with a migrant. I … [Read More...]
Motivating Employees with Meaning
Motivating those who work for us can be a challenge! Whether they receive a pay cheque or volunteer it is important to help your team understand why what they do is important or meaningful. This sense of meaning can go a long way to increase productivity, … [Read More...]
Money, Giving & Obligation of Love
The subject of giving and money often are areas of contention in many communities and perhaps no more so than in Church communities. There are many high profile and many everyday examples of an unhealthy emphasis on money which contributes to the fairly … [Read More...]
