“Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?” (Mt. 18:33) I am writing…
Facing Offense: Let Jesus Be Your Source of Love, Strength & Truth
Years ago, when I was still farming, I accidentally hit my thumb with a hammer and the pain I felt…
The Beautiful Season
One of the things that I do to relieve stress and get some fresh air and exercise is run. As…
Peace in the Middle of the Storm
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to…
The Bread of Life: Who or What is Setting Your Thermostat?
We have several people living at home right now and sometimes that results in some challenges. One thing that sometimes…
Living at the End of Ourselves
[Jesus said,] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon…
God Forms Us Into Special People
It’s been a tough nine days to be a human being. A week ago Friday, we began to hear reports…
Radical Love
[Jesus said,] “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of…
A New King and a New Kingdom
Years ago, when I was in my Grade Twelve year, my Mom and Dad took me and my siblings to…
Worship as Habits of Helplessness
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10) Life with God is totally different from…
Farewell to Shadowlands 