Category Archives: Family

How to Deal with a Critical Family Member

Every family has its share of dynamics—some joyful, some challenging. One of the most difficult challenges is navigating a relationship with a family member who has a critical spirit. Whether it’s during a holiday gathering, a family vacation, or just … Continue reading

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When God’s Loved Ones Die

Psalm 116:15 – “The Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die.” (NLT) Death is one of life’s hardest moments. Whether sudden or expected, it leaves a hole in our hearts. But in Psalm 116, we find a simple, powerful … Continue reading

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Trading Anxiety for Peace

Anxiety has a way of showing up uninvited. It slips into our thoughts, tightens our chest, and steals our peace. We worry about finances, family, health, decisions, the future—and sometimes even about things we can’t quite name. But God offers … Continue reading

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When You Feel Like Quitting, Remember This

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” – Galatians 6:9 (NLT) We all know what it feels like to grow … Continue reading

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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading

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You Can Have The Blessing of Abraham

Have you ever paused to consider what it really means to be blessed? In Galatians 3:9, Paul writes, “So all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith.” That’s a bold and … Continue reading

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What Truly Matters: Reflections on the Meaning of Life

There’s something about the sea that stirs the soul. I’m sitting on a balcony in southern Italy, gazing over the calm expanse of the Mediterranean at the close of a 25-day journey with my wife, Anna. Below me, older men … Continue reading

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Called the Friend of God

In James 2:23, we find one of the most astonishing titles given to a human being in Scripture: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith. He was even called the friend of God.” What … Continue reading

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Faith That Works

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?”—James 2:14 (NLT) James doesn’t pull any punches. In a world where it’s … Continue reading

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Stronger Together: The Power of God-Given Relationships

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated,but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”—Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) There’s something deeply powerful about companionship. From the very beginning, God said, … Continue reading

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