There’s nothing like sitting with a friend over a great cup of coffee. But what if that friend was named “Suffering”? (I think I’d have my coffee to go, thank …
Sports Betting: What Does the Bible Actually Say? (Part 3 of 4)
This article is the 3rd of a 4-part series on this topic. Check out the first 2 articles: “Sports Betting: What’s Going On?” and “Sports Betting: How Big a Deal …
The Gift of Rest
How do you rest? What is the best way for you to unwind and replenish? It’s not a big assumption that we are all tired. We all need a break. …
3 Tips for Navigating Panic Attacks and Anxiety
There’s an enormous difference between being anxious from time to time and suffering from anxiety. Someone who is genuinely suffering from an anxiety disorder can feel debilitated, terrified, riddled with shame and completely hopeless. They can feel like their entire world is shattered and they have no idea if they’ll ever “be themselves” again. Unless you’ve walked through this yourself it’s next to impossible to fully understand just how devastating it can be.
Fear is Powerful But Not Invincible
Theme of the Week: Freedom From Fear and Anxiety Bible Verse: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who …
EP 61: How the Church Can Support Those with Mental Illness with Daniel Whitehead
Have you ever struggled with your mental wellness or know of someone who has? Mental health in Canada is a huge concern. Some would say a crisis. Men in Canada are less likely to seek or receive mental healthcare than women and more likely to die by suicide. Suicide rates are 3x higher in men than in women, with men between the ages of 35-59 being the most vulnerable.
Confronting Guilt and Shame
Men, What are You Hiding Behind? “Who left the seat up?” That would be me. “Sir, do you know how fast you were going.” Yes, officer, I do. “Did you …
Trusting God in Hard Times
We anxiously await the daily text update. The longer it takes, the more our imaginations pull our minds to places we’re trying to avoid. When the text finally comes, it’s …
“My Peace I Leave with You”
I called a friend yesterday. “You free for dinner?” “No,” he said, wheezing. “I have RSV.” “Isn’t that a Bible translation?” He explained. RSV is a respiratory ailment. It’s the …
Learning to Change Your Negative Attitude
Would the people closest to you describe you as a glass-half-full or half empty kind of person? If you put a large dot on a white piece of paper – …