Category Archives: Family

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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The Amazing Growth of the Church: A Global Miracle

Despite reports that religion is declining in some parts of the world, the truth is this: the church of Jesus is growing—powerfully and rapidly. From remote villages in Africa to bustling cities in Asia and hidden house churches in the … Continue reading

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7 Lessons from the Song of Solomon

The Song of Solomon (also called Song of Songs) is one of the most unique books in the Bible. It’s poetic, passionate, and filled with vivid imagery. At first glance, it reads as a romantic exchange between two lovers, but … Continue reading

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Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,and this is what He requires of you:to act justly, to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8 This verse from Micah is one of the … Continue reading

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Preparing for the Journey Home: A Guide to End-of-Life Decisions

Facing the reality of our mortality is never easy, but it can be a great act of love and clarity—both for ourselves and for the ones we leave behind. Recently, my 88-year-old mother began to work through her end-of-life decisions. … Continue reading

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