"A pulse doesn't mean you're alive." I'm a dad, pastor, expert pancake maker, and recovering procrastinator. I write the "Up!" daily devo at www.TheUpDevo.com. One day I hope to own a rowboat. Just because that seems awesome.
Busyness is a modern cultural value. As a result, a lot of us are resting less. But that negatively impacts your ability to think clearly and function well. If you want to fight "tirritation" (and learn what that means) read on.
With fluctuating polls, a new PC leader, and argumentative debates, there’s a lot of cynicism and uncertainty about what’s going to happen in the provincial election. Here are a few things to think about and why I don't always vote the same way anymore.
What if there were actual reasons for believing in the resurrection? This post responds to the 4 major conspiracy theories against the resurrection and outlines other evidences that bolster the foundation of the Christian faith.
What do a magical bunny, chocolate, a bloody cross, and an empty tomb all have in common? They all make an appearance on Easter weekend. Since I often get asked […]
Some people think atheism has a monopoly on reason and science, and that only religion requires "blind faith." This post says Not So Fast, and explores how there is more to the pursuit of truth than what first meets the eye.
“You don’t actually believe in God, do you?” “Why would you read the Bible?” “Why in the world do you go to church?” Have you ever been asked any of […]
This short post offers 1 simple antidote to freezing temperatures, Christmas credit card bills, and complaining kids.
There are a lot of questions that come up at Christmas like: Was Jesus actually born on December 25? What does it matter that Mary was a virgin? Are there […]
The title of this blog speaks for itself. Mostly. Read on to steer away from Jerkville and to find out what true friends are for.
Where does Halloween come from? Is it getting more gruesome? And how to keep it positive and Light.
This one "tiny" habit can contaminate a marriage. It's small, but it's big. Here's what it is and what to do about it.
About twenty years ago I was on a subway in Toronto. I was taking an undergraduate degree at the time and the subway was packed. People were jammed in like […]
This blog explores the idea some people have that science and faith are opposites. Here's what many people think, why they think it, and how to respond. [Reading time 5.5 minutes.]
