On Friday I began telling the story of an unforgettable vacation that my family and I "endured" when I was 18 years-old. My dad decided that the perfect vacation spot for us that year would be none other than the Big Apple: New York City!It was, indeed, a culture...
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 NKJV)"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."...
There was once a student in the Grade 8 class at the last school where I taught. She was loud and belligerent, she was a total behavior problem in her classroom, and as a result, everyone shunned her.Because I was a Grade 5 French Immersion teacher on the first floor,...
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it." (Hebrews 13:2 NASB)It was a sweltering day in late Summer. I was a young dad working in a local lumber mill. It was dangerous, back-breaking work that...
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 ESV) "Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart and a humble mind." (1 Peter 3:8 ESV)What is compassion? According to...
"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Prov. 3:3-4 NIV)After being closed for so long due to the Corona virus, I heard...
"Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" (John 8:12 ESV)"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good woeks ans give glory...