Thoughts on Colossians 3:23 I had a discussion with a friend about our jobs. She lamented the fact that sometimes the hiring for new positions at her workplace is based solely on seniority in the union. Qualifications and education did … Continue reading
Beware the burden of a busy mind My minister preached on two ways God gave us to live without distraction. They come from the letter of Paul to the Colossians: 1. To position our heart on things above. 2. To … Continue reading
What role does the Holy Spirit play in a Christian’s life? Years ago, I attended a Christian women’s retreat at a beautiful resort in the Muskokas. The weekend event focused on discovering God’s call on our life. I went away refreshed … Continue reading
Historical evidence that corroborates the existence of Jesus There are over 40 authors who contributed writings to the collection of books we call the Bible. Yet, there are still people who do not believe in Jesus, let alone that He … Continue reading
How do you know the resurrection is true? I once thought the Bible was written by one person. So when I asked a pastor how we know the resurrection is true, and he replied with a number of scripture verses, … Continue reading
A profound change of heart made these men Christian martyrs Whenever I have doubts about my faith, I find great comfort in reflecting on the Saints of the Bible. Those disciples and apostles gave their very lives because of what … Continue reading
Can a Christian get a tattoo? I noticed a lovely tattoo of two flowers on the forearm of my girlfriend. She shared that it was something she’d recently got along with her daughter. One flower resembled her home country and the … Continue reading
Can a Christian buy a lottery ticket? My friend stopped at a convenience store in the mall to buy a lottery ticket. She turned to me and asked, “Would you like one too?” I declined. Not because I wouldn’t want … Continue reading
For both Christians and Jews? The first sacrifice was made by God, Himself. He shed the blood of animals in order to make the clothing to cover the first humans. God took the animal’s life to provide warmth and covering … Continue reading
Even the bad stuff? As a Christian, I‘ve struggled with the saying that “everything happens for a reason”. Especially the bad stuff. It sounds to me like it’s saying that God causes things to happen, good and bad. It suggests … Continue reading