God’s Diamond in the Rough

Have you ever known an individual who on the surface seemed shy, modest, and ordinary, but behind it all was the most loving, gracious person you’ve ever met? They abound in exceptional talent and good works; yet, they are your typical unsung hero. They rise to the occasion in a time of need and shine [...]

Ask, Knock, Enter

Have you heard the news lately? Do things seem to be getting worse? Are you hearing of more unemployment and economic woes, more violence and more tragedy? The world is spiraling out of control. People are losing hope. Murders and suicides are rising. Terrorist attacks are imminent. Intense economic uncertainty inevitably leads to war. What [...]

Daniel: A Living Example For Today’s Society

It is God’s intention that every generation recognize the timelessness of the Bible. The story of Daniel and his three friends, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego), walking in the scorching, fiery furnace, is food for thought for our lives. The Bible is not just a handbook telling us what we should and [...]

The Perfect Government

In October and November 2008, general elections were held in Canada and America respectively. The results of the Canadian elections were predictable. That is the way elections have seemingly unfolded over the past few decades: short and sweet with a little bit of controversy here and there. There was nothing earth-shattering or historically significant as [...]

Jesus Christ is Building an Organization

Jesus Christ is building an administration. He is calling us to be kings and priests, and we will reign on the Earth with Him (Revelation 5:10). God is organized. We can look all around us and see symmetry, coordination, and interdependence. Throughout His Creation, from the planets and stars of galaxies beyond, to the smallest [...]

The Power of Thought

If we profess to be true Christians, we are duty-bound to continuously examine ourselves—purifying our lives as we draw closer to God. We know that we are accountable not only for our actions but also for our thoughts. Both our actions and the content of our thoughts must be pure; however, our self-examination must not [...]

The Seven Attributes of Successful Christians (Part 2)

In this second installment of The Seven Attributes of Highly Successful Christians, we will introduce another two characteristics that contribute to our success as Christians. In Part 1 discussed the attributes of wisdom and understanding. We are a people as called from God, outliers. This means we are outside the normal ‘curve’ of Christianity. Our [...]

When Your Hope is Hanging By a Thread

    “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) I’m sure there have been times in your life when you’ve felt like giving up or letting go of some ethereal dream. A [...]

What is Our Desire?

Oniomania is a medical term describing the compulsive desire to shop. It is generally considered a pathology. However, given our current economic crisis, governments and corporations alike wouldn’t mind if we were all stricken with a little oniomania. How about you? Have you felt the desire to shop lately? Do you feel a patriotic duty [...]

Amid the Financial Chaos, Blessed Be the Name of The Lord

The Meltdown Since the decisive defeat of Saddam Hussein’s army in March of 2003, the stock market had been on a roll in North America. By late 2007, the market had experienced about five and a half years of positive returns. It was an unprecedented series of gains. Statistically, the market was due for a [...]