Everyone certainly noticed that as children we ask a lot of questions. We want to know and understand the world. We do not like answers like “this is it” and “just beacauase”. We are not afraid to ask even the most bizarre questions, we are looking for answers, sense and understanding. And how is it in the adult world? It is amazing that many adults lose the ability to ask questions. Adults do not ask,Read More

Many of us at times struggle with black vs white or all or nothing thinking. What kind of thinking is this? The person who thinks like this is likely to use the terms always, never, forever. They see a single action or a lone lack of action as a totality. For instance when a certain husband might forget to put the toilet seat down, his wife might say to him, “you never leave the toiletRead More

The third “God’s Not Dead” movie (God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness) was released this year. After having written an article about the first movie , and another one about the second , it is time for me to talk about the third film, as it, too, allows us to reflect in greater depth on the situation of God’s followers in today’s society. A place of worship in jeopardy In this movie, controversy arisesRead More

Perfectionism might take away joy. There are moments in our lives in which we should look for the answer to the question whether we have not fallen into the trap of perfectionism. For many people, one of the reasons for discouragement are unrealistic expectations. Some of us have specific expectations about ourselves, with others or in our marriages, which can only be met in the unreal world of one’s imagination. Perfectionists, especially those with theRead More

  I don’t know about you but I have many favourite days. My favourite day of the week is Sunday. It’s a weekend day, a day of worship for my family and I to make much of God and his son Jesus and when are ministered to by his Spirit and the church. It’s a good day to eat roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy. I usually play Inter-Section hockey on Sundays and watch aRead More

International Military Pilgrimage in Lourdes, France. Are you seeking healing and spiritual enrichment following various wounds of life? In recognition of the sacrifice of Canada and other nations during both World Wars, and to minister to veterans of recent conflicts, the French Armed Forces invite 12,000-15,000 current and former military personnel from over 40 countries to parade and pray together for spiritual healing, world peace and justice. While this is a Roman Catholic Pilgrimage site,Read More