Generous While Lacking

Submission to these health orders does not come easy as they infringe upon our plans and hopes and preferences. But, are we able to see opportunity in them? We have to think hard. We have to be extra creative.

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Praying Into Life

As we enter the Advent season, are we coming prayerfully? Are we entering with our heart and mind this journey towards celebrating the incarnation / the humanity of our Lord and Saviour?

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Consistent Faith In Our Inconsistent World

Most often we equate joy with positive feelings, and I do not think that is the case. Joy is a choice to trust in the sovereignty and love of God no matter our circumstances. It is not a passing feeling of happiness but (as one commentary put it) a “deep contentment in the Lord”.

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Pro-Life ... or Pro-People?

I am pro-life, but more so I would say I try to be “pro-people”. God does not distinguish between pre-born or born, young or old, religious or not; He does not care what gender or race or cultural background or our past choices. He knows and loves each one of us just the same.

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Together

Right away in creation, God created this concept of togetherness. It was not good that Adam was alone, so God gave him Eve. In the evenings, God would join Adam & Eve in the Garden, walking with them. Life is meant to be lived together.

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Being Built Up

Old brick walls are fascinating to me. There is always so much history in them … so much they have seen, so much they have gone through. They are rarely made to be beautiful, but I find a beauty in their simplicity and pragmatism.

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