Hi everyone! I’m just getting back from vacation. It was so satisfying to spend time with God, my family, friends, a dozen campfires, and (many) books. It’s time for the kids to go back to school, and for me to get back to some routine, pastoring Westminster, and bringing the “Up!” devotional to you five days … Continue reading The moments you’ll never get back
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You will never make a good impression if…
Most of us check the mirror in the morning, usually while combing our hair or brushing our teeth. Then we walk away from the mirror. But not really. A lot of us carry an invisible mirror around with us all day. What I mean is that we’re aware of ourselves. We’re aware of the impression we’re … Continue reading You will never make a good impression if…
Despite the odds
Who would you put in the following blank? When I think of someone who is courageous, I think of ________________. When I do it, my first instinct is to think about people who’ve done incredible things in the face of adversity. Through the years I’ve known World War Two veterans, so I think of them. … Continue reading Despite the odds
If you’re not giving up something
You probably think you're a fairly "giving person." But if you don't do this, you're probably not. (With thanks to the widow's offering.)
“Judgy”
I'm never in favour of being judgmental. But what if someone says you're "judgy"... when you're NOT? Read on...
Read to understand (not just to finish)
You know you should read the Bible. But there's like a zillion pages. This one tip may make you wiser as you try to more fully understand God's will in your life.
Build the future
My country is great. But I can also get down about it. So this help from JFK and Jeremiah 29 turned my attitude around.
Keeping the hairy gorilla out
Do you feel like negative junk is coming at you all the time? Here's a thought about keeping your head and heart focused on the right things.
What mature people do
You makes tonnes of decisions. Every. Single. Day. This 1 tool will help you face them in a way that grows your spiritual maturity.
Don’t be afraid of questions
She was basically told that her faith was naive. But her response is good council for the rest of us. Questions can be a very good thing.
