Article: Habits of Unhappy People

For me, the journey towards the cross and the empty tomb of Jesus involves humility. Why? Because he acts on our behalf. Jesus does something for us that we can’t do for ourselves. I can’t absolve myself of sin without the death and resurrection of Jesus. I need what he so graciously did for me….

Last year, I preached about the word “Christ.” An untranslated word in our English translation Bibles. I wondered why this word “Christ” remained untranslated for centuries? I think I finally understand why. Christ means “anointed one.” The “chosen one”. The question is, “What was Jesus anointed or chosen to do?” In the Old Testament, there…

Self-Reflection is good. It is helpful. Growth follows reflection.  Self-reflection and self-awareness go hand in hand.  In the 5th century, an ancient Greek playwright by the name of Aeschylus first wrote these words, “Know thyself.” If you know yourself, you will know what makes you mad, sad, and so on. This is good advice. Even as…

What a week! Not in the way you think… I’ve been sick. Yes, I did do some sightseeing with Rachel when she wasn’t at her conference, but overall, I have felt yucky. Really yucky.  Nova Scotia is beautiful, but I bet it is prettier when I am not sick. I am starting to feel better,…

As a Christian, have you ever noticed the passion behind the letters Saint Paul wrote? He wasn’t passively penning correspondence to friends of yesteryear; no, he was writing to encourage and light a spiritual fire under everyone who read his letters. Why? Because Paul wanted everyone to understand the good news that God loves all…

The earliest writings in the New Testament come from Paul’s first letter to the church in Thessalonica. We commonly call it 1Thessalonians. Most agree it was written somewhere close to 50AD. Less than 20 years after the resurrection of Jesus. If you read this short letter, you will see the affection Paul has for the…