How skilled are you at admitting you are wrong? When I was early on in my marriage, I struggled to admit any fault or wrongdoing in a conflict. My “apologies” were often half-hearted and did not lead to real and long-lasting change. It took years before I could truly admit to my mistakes and take…
James 1:19-20 says, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” What a profound statement and one that has not been true for much of my life. Growing up with two older…
When you think about great men and women of the Bible, King David’s name inevitably comes up. In fact, many would say he was their favourite. But if you take the time to look at how he finished his life, it did not seem to end very well. His last words to Solomon in 1…
When I was a new Christian, it was difficult to read the Old Testament. Most of the preaching and teaching focused on Jesus, the disciples and the work of the Holy Spirit. In Genesis 43, we read the story of Joseph and his relationship with his siblings after his rise to power in Egypt. This…
On most days, I stop at Starbucks for coffee before heading to the office. There, I usually spend some time talking with staff and other patrons. Many days I visit with a man who has lived a pretty tough life. He is almost 60 and lives on a fixed income in a not so nice apartment. In many…