Revival. Dear child. You are frightened to obey me. Why? Do you not know that I am right beside you and I will fill you with strength to obey me? Keep your eyes fixed on mine; I will walk with you. Choose to trust me. I will not disappoint you. O Lord. I am afraid! […]
Reflections on Revival – Sep.18
Dear child. How can I speak to me when you have no ears to hear me? And how can you obey me when you can’t hear me? Turn to me and let my words bring you life. My words are rich and vibrant. Let me speak to you! O Lord. I long to hear you […]
Bema 3: Keeping on
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Keeping On Writers on prayer and the great mystics talk about feasting at the table with the Lord, banqueting in deep fellowship for what seems like hours. After a few months of my return to silent prayer, I confess my times are more like coffee breaks with Jesus! Two […]
Battle Ready: Training Souls
This summer at Pineridge Adventure camp was one of excitement and spiritual testing. I had the joy and honour to lead many of the lessons taught at camp this year! Nothing energizes me more than getting up in front of a group of people (big or small) and passionately sharing something I’ve learned! Add to […]
Bema 2: of prayer and gardens
The Bema (βῆμα, בּימה ) : of Prayer and Gardens I was on retreat in Toronto in 1988 when I met Sister Jessica. She became “Jess” when she learned we were Scottish, and her gentle accent and wit helped us adjust to silent meals, strange chapel hours and meditation times. In a day or two […]
Irene’s HopeCC Update
Its early evening and my head is jerking, nodding out of control as I fight sleep. Jet lag is one of the hard aspects of making a trip to HopeCC but do I go again? For sure! It is always amazing to see what changes are happening there and the presence of God is seen […]
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Chiefly on Prayer
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): Chiefly on Prayer In the Cave of the Heart: This is the title of John Michael Talbot’s song written for Christians who pray and meditate, or better, meditate as prayer. This week one newspaper management columnist advised readers to make a “cave” for reflection and rest. His advice was to turn off […]
WHO AM I (Third Site Musings with the God Who Never Changes)
This is a difficult time. We need more leaders. We need more volunteers. We need more money. We need more heart. We are tired. We are burdened. We are hurting. This is the wrong time… In my opinion every one of these things is true. There is so much difficulty. We are in need of […]
Reflections on Revival #57
Revival. Revival. Dear child, why do you mistrust Me when you don’t understand what is happening in life? You withdraw and turn your back on Me. I love you more than you can ever know! I always have and I always will. I know what is happening and the timing is perfect. I hold you […]
Get Small to Grow Big
I love this church, and the fact that we are a multisite faith family. I cannot say that enough. However, I think we have some growing to do. I think we need to get small to grow big, just like pruned perennials. Confession time: the last few years of waiting and processing ideas for our […]