We don’t exercise nearly the level of control we think we do. There’s something very freeing about accepting that God holds things together, not us.
Category: Blog
What I Learned On My Sabbatical: Identity
A pastor’s identity can easily revolve around attendance numbers or people’s affirmation. We need something more unshakeable.
What I Learned On My Sabbatical: Self-Importance (or lack thereof)
A low level hum of anxiety often accompanies a pastor. How much of that is rooted in a mistaken sense of self-importance?
You Can Be An Ultra-Marathoner (Kind Of)
James 1:1-4 tells us to joyfully persevere. That might sound impossible. Here’s why it’s not.
Christianity In Canada Is Dying…On The Other Hand…
Statistics Canada’s census data indicates a significant decline in those professing Christian faith. What’s the future of Christianity in Canada?
Preaching The Gospel Is Not A Nature Tour
Preaching the Gospel is weighty. Eternal life or death depends on people’s response. Do we preach that way? Do we hear preaching that way?
Job On Jesus: How The Whole Bible Points To Him
Even a book like Job in the Bible ends up pointing to Jesus. What if we read the Scriptures through that lens?
Women Should Remain Silent in the Churches (?)
Paul tells the Corinthians that women should remain silent in the churches. What does he mean? How are we to apply this difficult text?
The Joy of Our Heavenly Father in Being With Us
Just as an earthly father receives joy in spending time with his children, so does our Heavenly Father!
The Consequences Of Speaking Too Quickly
What are the consequences of speaking too quickly, and what kind of guidance does the Bible give us about that?