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“Give Us a Strategy” – An Open Letter to Premier Ball
In light of the negativity towards the past and present provincial governments and our economic state, I, a proud Newfoundlander, wrote an open letter to our Premier: "Give Us a Strategy". It's a follow-up to my previous post: "Taxes: Step Up and Help Those In Need"...
Fasting: 3 Reasons Why We Fast
I’ve come to realize, many don’t fully understand what fasting is and why we do it. Much of our understanding of fasting is based on tradition (namely – we fast to gain some benefit, like an answered prayer). The selfless biblical understanding of fasting, however,...
Taxes: Step Up and Help Those In Need
Not sure where you may be reading this, but in my home province of Newfoundland, Canada, we are experiencing an unprecedented provincial budget full of new taxes. The provincial debt has ballooned. Taxes and fees have increased. Services are continually being cut. All...
Prayer: The Sincere and Authentic Heart
Even though religion is slowly being dismantled, the acceptance of spirituality is at an all-time high. Prayer and faith, for example, are both rising in popularity and accepted by many, for numerous reasons. While people are not “religious,” they are highly...
Giving Money: The Quiet Generous Heart
If there’s one thing people have in common, it’s our desire to help meet a need. If there’s a legitimate need, project or organization raising money, most of us want to the help in whatever way possible. Although it's not the only way, giving money is one the most...
5 Resurrection Responses and Why They Matter
Jesus’ death has been recorded by many, but the resurrection of Jesus is ultimately founded in faith. Where does that leave us? It leaves us responding to a truth in an intangible way. That might be easier for some of us than others. The good news is, there are five...
The Christian Flag & The Persecuted Church
In 2015, our provincial government made the decision not to raise the Christian flag during Holy Week. In 2016, the new government raised the flag, only to lower the flag shortly after.[ref]Ariana Kelland and Laura Howells, “Controversial Christian flag removed as...
Selflessness: What the Easter Bunny Can’t Do
Easter marks the celebration of something big. For some, that “big” celebration is receiving and eating chocolate from a rather unique bunny. For others, it’s a time for family to share in the extended weekend of a meal or two – Good Friday fish and Sunday...
3 Reasons Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol
When I was growing up it seemed to be common knowledge that Christians didn’t drink alcohol. As the phrase made clear, “Christians don’t smoke, drink, or chew, or hang around those who do.” Interestingly enough, the only sinful behaviour you could point to was...
