Who Is to Blame for my Behaviour?
We have always been blame shifters. Cain blamed Abel for God’s rejection of his sacrifice (Gen. 4:8). Saul blamed David for his woes (1 Sam. 18:8-9). The Pharisees didn’t deny Judas’ admission of guilt
Managing Stress in Ministry
A few years back I hit a wall. I was tired, stressed and anxious about the prospect of returning to church ministry after a vacation. I shut down; my body felt panicked and weak.
Desperate for Primary Identity
How should I describe myself to you? Would this suffice: Anglophone, of Irish-English descent, and Canadian? Is that sufficient, or should I say more? What is my primary identity? What is yours? Recently, I
Christian Mothers are Equipped to Love!
Am I equipped to be a mother? Do I have what it takes? Will I repeat the same mistakes my mother made? What if I mess up my child? I don’t think
I Feel like Dying
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by life that you have considered suicide? Have you ever felt as though your life has no meaning and you would rather be dead? If you have answered
What is a Worship Leader?
Let’s be honest, we talk about worship a lot in church: How many hymns should still be sung on a Sunday? How loud should we be? Are lights and smoke okay? Does this song
A Distorted Identity
The pursuit of self-discovery can exhaust and distort the identity believers find hidden in Christ (Col. 3:1-4). Confusion can be further magnified with poor theological understanding and twisted interpretations of Scripture and can result
When spiritual gifts become toxic
By grace, God has dispensed unique spiritual gifts to his people that are intended to bring him glory and benefit the church. Lists of gifts occur in several places in the New Testament (Rom.