In the last 400 years, the world has changed beyond imagination. In the midst of the wonders of the scientific age, humanity has lost something fundamental. It has rejected mystery, it has constrained wonder and worst of all, it seems to have lost its heart. John 17:3 is all about heart connection. Jesus teaches through John’s writing, “This is the key to life eternal, that we grow in...
Recently, I heard from God in a profound and unexpected way. It gave me an insight into the fundamentals of who God is and what a relationship with God looks like. Warrior, Strong, Born Again, Death to Life, Washed Clean So, during a session where we each sought to hear what God was saying for others, I had a very powerful and profound series of interactions that went like this. A young man who I...
In this article, I want to discuss the pain that we feel when we think that God has refused us a dream. I want to discuss unanswered prayer, understanding that God’s silence is actually an answer. If you would rather watch a video about this article, please click below. A summary video And Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How many are the days of the years of your life?” And Jacob said to Pharaoh...
In some respects, I am writing this article to remind myself what it takes to have a heart connection with God. Do you remember a time when your heart seemed to connect effortlessly with the Father? If you do, then perhaps you also understand how it feels when your heart connection with God seems broken. O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up;...
In this article, I want to explore how we can navigate to a more authentic worship of the Father and His Son, unencumbered by Ritual. I want to show how in some churches, it seems that ritual overtakes worship to our detriment. Thankfully, I have now returned to church life where ritual is kept to a minimum in favour of freely expressed worship! Caveat: It’s important to note that I first...
I have lived a life full of extravagant love that I had no idea existed. The 2019 film, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood highlights this for everyone. In particular, this scene really resonated for me. Love in Adversity In a recent Psychiatrist appointment, I related my recent experience with nightmares and flashbacks of horrible childhood matters that have recently resurfaced and become far...
We have been given a new name above all other names, the name of Jesus