We are living in a time where we are hyper-connected, globally minded, and yet full of anxiety, loneliness, and fear. Our minds are constantly being filled with how to dress, what to say, what not to say, how often to go to the gym, what foods will make you thinner, that you should make more money but also vacation more, etc. These pressures are hard to escape as they come to us even through the small screens that we hold in our pockets all day, every day.
Read moreBehind the Scenes
What do you think of when you hear the phrase, “Behind the Scenes”? If you are like me, my mind goes to all the work that gets done out of public view, for the making of a Movie or Production. Often we give very little thought to all this work, when we find our seats and take in the Presentation. But the work that goes into a movie or production is always like an iceberg—90% behind the scenes and 10% what we end up actually seeing in the Theatre.
Read moreThe Secret to Happiness
I have a secret to tell you, two words are required to grow your happiness. These two words have the power to change our lives when said with honesty and meant with great sincerity.
Read moreElection 2019—How would Jesus vote?
How does a Jesus following person vote in 2019? Is there such a thing as a responsible way for a Christian to cast their ballot? Should we all vote for the same party? Is it possible to see the issues very differently and yet still be ‘up close’ in our adventure of following Jesus? How would Jesus vote if he was a Canadian in 2019? Would Jesus vote at all?
Read moreThree Ways to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety and depression are significant challenges for many people in our culture. Most of us know someone who has had a difficult struggle with either of these twin plagues facing our fast-paced, information-saturated, pressure-packed society.
Read moreSinners in the hands of a LOVING God
On July 8, 1741 Jonathan Edwards wrote and delivered a sermon that was entitled ‘Sinners in the hands of an ANGRY God.’ It was part of what many have come to call the Great Awakening. The sermon focused on the wrath of God and was a well-intentioned effort to prompt people to enter the Kingdom of God by emphasizing God’s anger at sin, but according to Brian Zahnd—this effort to emphasize God’s anger with sin became God’s anger with the sinner.
Read moreHow screens are shaping teen sleep—and what you can do about it
In some ways, grappling with teenagers over bedtime has been a perennial rite of passage for parents. It’s developmentally appropriate, after all. Teenagers’ sleep rhythms shift around mid-adolescence and their bodies prefer staying up late and sleeping far into the day. While this adjustment is natural, it presents problems in many households because school still starts early and sleep-deprived teenagers are, well, hard to deal with in the morning.
Read more5 reasons why staying relationally connected makes your life better
We all know loneliness isn’t good for you. Sure, of course, there are good things about some alone time or solitude, but when it comes to prolonged isolation or loneliness, it has been shown to be a significant risk factor for various chronic illnesses and even earlier mortality. It’s no wonder why God said, it’s not good for man (or woman) to be alone.
Read moreSunscreen and Screen Time
It’s no secret that I love dogs! All I have to do is see a person walking their dog and it makes me smile! I went for a walk earlier this week, and my smile quickly left my face when I saw a dog almost get hit by a car.
Read moreSpiritual Conflict – Play it Down and Pray it Up!
This is not about looking for a dark spirit under every rock, or about spiritualizing all of our problems away. The material world needs to be enjoyed and engaged while recognizing things in the material world can be significantly influenced by dynamics in the spiritual dimension of life.
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