In Temptation, Go Higher
It was Oswald Chambers who said, “The golden rule in temptation is-Go higher.” He says that both God and Satan do take us higher; the difference?
Working Though Life ChallengesAll of us face challenges as part of the process of life. These challenges are opportunities to grow and learn. It’s our choice how to respond when problems come our way. Some people panic and do nothing. Some people complain.
Gifts of the EgoI was a close companion of nameless dread, guilt, shame, anxiety and panic; physical, emotional and mental pain. I have since found out that these are not ‘I’ but the gifts of the ego. I know too that I am not alone in having suffered these feelings. It begs the question; why?
God of Torah and JesusWho is the God of the Torah? Is He a Jewish God? Is He the most powerful being that exists in the universe? Do Jews, Muslims, Christians and others worship Him? Who is He?
Can You Stay the Course?One of my best friends Herbie Kuhn completed the Ottawa 1/2 marathon on the weekend. He finished strong setting a personal best of 1:50:38. Throughout the course of his training, Herbie had many legitimate reasons why he could have quit. To train for this event he had to sacrifice a lot of time away from his family; he was often away at various speaking engagements; many morning were extremely cold and blustery; he was often physically exhausted from a busy work schedule and unsettled sleep patterns. Yet despite all of the challenges he persevered.
Your Comfort Or Your CallingAfter working on a really big project last year, I went M.I.A. so to speak. Call it mild depression, winter blahs or just an overall feeling of despair and tiredness; I pretty much checked out of life for about a month.
What is Christ Consciousness?“CHRIST” is not a name, it is a Title. The Possessor of this Title is any highly spiritually evolved person. Christ is God in person.
Prophecy – The Spirit of ProphecyCore values are still important today in the realm of prophecy. There are many voices speaking into the prophetic arena and unfortunately there is a varied mix of quality that ranges from bad to excellent. This article addresses those core values and how following them will raise a prophetic word into the class of excellence. A dilemma exists because God demands excellence but works through people that have imperfect traits in character, motives and thought filters. However, the Holy Spirit can help raise the prophetic gift in your life to a higher level of quality, if you permit Him to lead you. Let’s examine these core values closely.
Don’t Fret at the Fault-FindersFault-finders seem to be all over the place, don’t they? Perhaps you’re one of those who they’ve pointed to. Don’t fret. It can turn only for the better.
The Thorns in Our FleshPain, especially when it comes from people, can let us experience God’s power. It is in our weakness where we know the strength of God.
Tap Into Your Transcendent MindSo I’m about to sit down to write this article and upstairs I can hear my wife putting our little girl to bed. Problem is she’s completely over-tired and doesn’t want to go to sleep. And she’s letting everyone within 10 miles know about it! So up goes daddy to try and help. My job is to sit by the edge of her crib and try to soothe her until she falls asleep.
The Power of A VisionKnowing just what it is that one is called to do or created to do is one of, if not the most essential components to successful living today. However, purpose can and will fall short lest it is pursued by the direction of a vision.