Nov. 14, 2012–Judge Correctly

Jeeva in suit

In his book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey tells about a subway ride where he was seated next to a man who seemed totally oblivious to his unruly children running around causing a commotion. An exasperated Covey suggested … [Continue reading]

Nov. 13, 2012–Two Blessings from One Mistake?

On Saturday, I decided to bake Morning Glory Muffins for the very first time. Following an online recipe, I sifted together the dry ingredients, whisked together the wet items and blended them together. It was only while spooning the muffin mix … [Continue reading]

Nov. 12, 2012–Don’t hurry because God has you where you are

I have been spending much time praying about God’s next steps for my life. I have come to understand that in order to walk effectively I must hear effectively. If I move out before I hear God speak I can get into all kinds of trouble. One night I … [Continue reading]

Nov. 11, 2012–Beware, Lest You Forget

Poppy

Today, many of our readers observe Remembrance/Armistice/Veterans Day, with two minutes of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of every year. The red poppy has come to symbolize the sacrifice of those who defended the cause of … [Continue reading]

Nov. 10, 2012–Body, Soul and Spirit

Several years ago a young woman said to me: “Pastor Jeeva, I’ve been dealing with mental and emotional issues for a number of years now. I’ve seen psychologists and psychiatrists, taken all sorts of medications, even had some sessions with a … [Continue reading]

Nov. 09, 2012–Dying to Self in the Desert

Psalm 63:1--You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Luke 4:1, 14--And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by … [Continue reading]

Nov. 08, 2012–Check the Player before Blaming the Recorder

Woman Changing CD's in the car

Has this ever happened to you? You're driving along listening to a CD. All of a sudden, the disc starts to wobble and the words come out garbled. Did the CD just suffer a mini-stroke? What would you do? My first instinct was to check the … [Continue reading]

Nov. 07, 2012–Who Captivates You determines Who will be Captivated by You

Our pastor friend Deborah Borozny of Eagles Nest Christian Centre recently pointed out that when 12 year-old Jesus chose to stay back in Jerusalem while his parents headed back home, he was totally captivated by his “Father’s business.” (Luke … [Continue reading]

Nov. 06, 2012–Just Take The Next Step

Climbing up Mt. Kilimanjaro

Our friend Regine Hüttner was describing the last leg of her journey to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro earlier this year during the Freedom Climb that she made along with 46 other women to raise awareness of the evil of human trafficking. “I had nothing … [Continue reading]

Nov. 05, 2012–Don’t Miss Your Green Light

Opposing Traffic Lights

You’re the first car facing a red light at an intersection. What do you focus on while you’re waiting for the light to turn green? The traffic signal immediately in front of you? Or the opposing one? I must admit that more often than not I look at … [Continue reading]