Be kind and compassionate to each other, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you. - Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) This question has been on my heart and mind for quite some time now. What does it mean to truly forgive? I don’t mean forgiving the rude teenager working the counter at Starbucks … [Read more...] about What Does it Mean to Truly Forgive?
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“Not Yet”
I sometimes find it difficult to believe that God hears me and would want to have a relationship with me. After all, there are billions of people on earth and it's easy to feel insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It's easy to wonder if He's really there, especially when we don't get … [Read more...] about “Not Yet”
Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love
This article is part of a larger series on The Peace Prayer of St. Francis. You can read other entries here: An Instrument of PeaceWhere There is Doubt, Let Me Sow FaithWhere There is Darkness, Let Me Sow Light Peace Prayer of Saint FrancisLord, make me an instrument of your peace:where … [Read more...] about Where There is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love
The Great Light at Christmas
The people who are now living in darkness will see a great light. - Isaiah 9:2 (NIRV) When I was a child growing up in church, one of my favourite Christmas traditions was the lighting of the advent candles each Sunday. Each Sunday a different family was chosen to light the candle and share … [Read more...] about The Great Light at Christmas
Beloved Enemy
We know our most important relationships are supposed to be filled with joy and peace and love, especially during the Christmas season… but in reality, many of us have difficult and painful relationships with those we love the most. Beloved Enemy One searing, body wracking pain, and then, … [Read more...] about Beloved Enemy
Growth and New Beginnings
I’ve recently started going to the gym. My top goal is to build muscle, and I’m suddenly immersed in the language of sets and reps, dead lifts and hip thrusts and rest days. I chat with one of my friends about our exercise routines, she’s been doing this a lot longer than me. I don’t sweat when … [Read more...] about Growth and New Beginnings