It’s comforting to relate to someone. Knowing that a person with a similar background and life story has overcome something we struggle with gives us hope for a positive resolution. This is one reason why God has empowered us to help share the gospel message. We’re encouraged to tell about God and His amazing love. This unlikely partnership is neither necessary …

Surrender. It’s one challenge that has helped Christianity to earn a shady reputation. This process has been underestimated and even abused by some spiritual leaders and authority figures. An attribute we rarely attach to surrender is value. Surrender tends to be dismissed as a sign of weakness. There may be a hostile situation involved while various arm-twisting tactics are applied until …

Cartoons use art to depict an outward expression of an inner battle. As the main character wrestles with a decision, two little angels appear on their shoulders. One angel, topped with a glowing halo, is dressed in white symbolizing the right side. The other angel is dressed in red, complete with horns and a pitchfork, symbolizing the wrong side. The good …

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was a reality series famous for over-the-top property renovations. The most radical transformations occurred when a house was demolished and rebuilt. A new foundation had to be laid for a greatly improved structure to be erected. The production team and construction experts understood that repairs done to a crumbling structure would not fix the condition of the house …

For eons, we’ve had access to the Bible. It’s been transcribed and translated into hundreds of dialects and versions within those dialects. Those of us living in Canada have the freedom to read the Bible openly. We can publicly carry it, quote from it, memorize it. We can compose songs from scripture and make artwork based on its words. There …

During a recent children’s story, the storyteller talked about how it’s vital to the Christian experience for us to connect with Christ through prayer. As part of his interactive story, the storyteller, who serves as a firefighter in his local community, was suited up in protective gear including his oxygen tank. Attached to the gear is an alarm system designed to monitor specific …

The announcement of group projects was met with either cheers or groans. Some were happy to pair with like-minded workers. They would split the partnership evenly, all working towards the goal. At the opposite end were those with mediocre work ethic. They strategically selected their team based on who would do the work and pull the team towards a high mark, …

In an academic setting, we’re expected to learn a myriad of information. We create cheat sheets to help us retain what was taught. Mnemonic devices, rhymes, and rhythms are employed as we commit new teachings to memory. The final exam is where we demonstrate what we now know. As each day passes, we are bombarded with new information. Enhanced features here …

Her description of what was unfolding was simple. It’s awkward! Moments away from taking the plunge, she opted to share it publicly. She was about to be baptized and was sharing it on social media, even though it’s incredibly awkward to talk openly about faith. Unashamedly a believer of God, this woman never shies away from sharing about her faith …