I was reading through the Easter account again from the book of Mark in the Bible. Mark is widely accepted to be a writer for Peter and recorded all that Peter told him about Jesus. Although Mark was not an eyewitness to Jesus crucifixion and resurrection, he is writing down what has been shared with …
I’m told that I’ve been singing for a very long time. As a young child I used to stand in the kitchen and sing. I’ve always loved music, in fact I tend to play by ear. While I have a good ear for music there’s a few things I still don’t feel very …
This is the time of year where people tend to lose hope. Sometimes it’s over simple things losing hope that winter will ever end, but sometimes lack of hope turns to despair. So it begs the question – “Where do we find hope?” Naturally many people who follow Jesus will say “God,” but is there …
Proverbs 3:6 (NLT) 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. What is God’s will? Well it’s many things, and it is the most important thing to know. If we see God’s will as a specific course of events that must happen a certain way we misunderstand the …
I was taking part in an online forum a couple of years ago with several other Youth Pastors. I tend to think a mile a minute so following a lives chat session with 8-10 others was fun. I was commenting on many threads of thought around the discussion topic, often posing new questions as they …
I am a foundations and principles kind of guy – build a strong foundation and the rest will be solid too. So when it comes to reading the bible I tend to look beneath the surface to find the transcendent teaching. To find that thing that can be applied regardless of person or situation. I …
I have a confession to make… I like rules and systems and order. I can’t work well in an office that is a mess, and I don’t like to help out in a kitchen with dishes everywhere. It’s just a part of my makeup – or is it. I think if I am really honest …
So I’m not a huge soccer (or Football) fan, but I have caught a few highlights, and a few youtube clips. There’s one thing that is apparent in World Cup Soccer – acting is a definite benefit. If you’re not familiar with this practice it’s called “diving.” This happens when one player fakes, or exaggerates …
I’ve just been away for vacation with my wife Stephanie, we enjoyed Victoria Day weekend, and summer is coming up so I’ve been trying to get rested. But I have to wonder if I really understand what it really means to take a break, catch up, relax, rejuvenate – rest! Rest is a theme throughout …
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”  Luke 9:23 (NLT) I re-read Francis Chan’s book “Forgotten God” this week in preparation for some upcoming teaching on the Holy Spirit. There were a …