Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” (NIV) Today's Thought Happy New Year! I’m just back from a week’s vacation. It was great. I went tobogganing, rediscovered the board game “Sorry!”, and even slept in a few times. I know, I’m spoiled. I’m even … Continue reading The black arm band is for you
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Plan B
Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” (NIV) Today's Thought When I was in public school I had a “Plan A” for my life. Okay, maybe I didn’t call it “Plan A,” but that’s what it was: Playing in the NHL! I was pretty … Continue reading Plan B
Short-term pain
Proverbs 28:25 “A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.” (ESV) Today's Thought I’ve been depriving myself of things. Think of them as mini-fasts. They’re little chunks of time when I go without something. Usually it’s food, but it could be other things too, like spending … Continue reading Short-term pain
Bullied by… yourself?
Romans 12:2 "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." (NLT) Today's Thought Stacey was in Grade 11. Over lunch someone told her that her friend Debra was talking about her behind her back calling her vain and self-centred. In about … Continue reading Bullied by… yourself?
Appearance bias
1 Samuel 16:7 “People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (NIV) Today's Thought “Never judge a book by its cover.” It’s one of those lessons you learn when you’re young… But we do it all the time! You know as well as I do that appearances can be deceiving. … Continue reading Appearance bias
