One of the great challenges we have as Christians is to stay on course. To do that, we have to begin to recognize the importance of spiritual navigation. As is the case with most undertakings we pursue in life, some time and energy must be allocated to the study of the process of spiritual navigation … More STAYING THE COURSE

How easy it is to forget the freedom that Jesus won for us on the Cross. How easy, as well, it is to be careless in navigating the pitfalls the world presents to us each day for it is often that carelessness that erodes our precious freedom so that eventually we can cease to be … More PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM

As popular sentiment often expresses, we can be our own worst enemy. This is true for all of us whether we are Christian or not. This sentiment lies resident in our inclination to doubt ourselves, to unnecessarily fret or worry over issues beyond our control and as the saying goes to “make a mountain out … More SEEKING THE FATHER

As Christians, familiar with Mathews Gospel, we’ve been told to look for “good fruit” [“By their fruits you will know them”: Mathew 7: 20]. Jesus advised this in response to the inevitable arrival on the Christian landscape of “false prophets” who would arrive in “sheep’s clothing” to deceive the faithful. As a result we often … More DENYING THE FALSE PROPHETS

If we have been conscious of the need to build and to nourish our personal relationships we have discovered that each relationship project is a work in progress. That is particularly true of course with respect to our relationship with our Creator. We may fail in our relationship building with others for reasons that may … More DISCOVERING THE ELUSIVE YOU

As Christians we’re called to let the light shine out. At times, when we are discouraged, we are tempted to reflect on whether or not there is any light to shine either in or out. When that happens remind yourself that as the adopted daughter or son of God you just naturally reflect light because … More LETTING THE LIGHT SHINE OUT

I recall Helen’s uncle Roi commenting during the last 10 to 15 years of his life, that old age does not come alone. As I continue my own pilgrimage into my senior years I often think of his comments as both Helen and I begin to experience the physical effects of aging. When you get … More DESIGNING THE LAST CHAPTERS

Grace is a curious thing. The fact that it is being dispensed to us does not always come to our attention. It is however the primary spiritual nourishment available to us and it is one of the primary ways through which the Holy Spirit endeavors to guide us. At times Grace has a bitter taste … More UNDERSTANDING GRACE

Absorbed as we are in the details of daily life, we often fail to take the time to look at the big picture. It is only when we set aside the distractions of daily living to contemplate the wonder of our creation and the work of our Creator in sustaining us that we begin to … More LEARNING TO BE THANKFUL

Perhaps the greatest treasure we have as Christians is the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. To possess that treasure and to mine it is what being a Christian is about. How we mine the treasure, of course, is dictated by the Spirit and that requires a process by which we are able to discern the … More CONTEMPLATING THE PRESENCE