Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
I have witnessed a sense of shock this morning, perhaps from both Trump and Clinton supporters, that Donald Trump has been elected as the next president of the United States. There is much that I would want to say about this but I won’t. I do want to address Christians in terms of appropriate response. … Read More “Donald Trump Has Been Elected … Now What?” »
I am not an expert on leadership but I am someone who likes to observe. I have learned a number of things about leadership, both by leading and by following. Here some of the things that I have learned over the years. Character is key. People want to follow leaders who they can believe in. … Read More “7 Things I Have Learned About Leadership” »
Yesterday was the Canadian federal election. After three terms, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was defeated by Justin Trudeau, the son of a former prime minister. Some people are very happy, believing that Stephen Harper was the worst prime minister. Others are sad because they fear that Justin Trudeau will be the worst prime minister. The … Read More “Elections, Government and Christian Responsibility” »
A devotion based on 1 Timothy 2:1-2. Paul lived in the Roman Empire which included something called the Pax Romana or Roman peace. This was a double-edged sword (pun intended). On one hand, some nations enjoyed peace for the first time in centuries because of the Roman presence. However, if you were deemed to be … Read More “Devotions: 1 Timothy” »
I have respect for pastors, both as an ex-pastor and as someone who has been ministered to by some excellent pastors. Having said that, even when people respect pastors they may not understand pastors. I thought I would take some time to dispel some common myths about pastors. 1. Pastors only work one day a … Read More “5 Myths About Pastors” »
