The Age of Ingratitude, by Carl R. Trueman In the times of turmoil in which we live, various candidates suggest themselves as ways of capturing the essence of our epoch: the age of anxiety, the age of identity politics, the age of polarization. All touch on some obvious aspect of our current struggles. But perhaps … Continue reading The Industry of Ingratitude →

I have many friends across Canada. I’ve known and interacted with Canadians for many years. And while no one can say for sure that those involved are 100% trustworthy individuals with simple, upright, purest of intentions, I’m confident that as much as the convoy movement represents the average on-the-ground Canadian, it is not a conglomeration … Continue reading The Issue is the Mandates →

Years ago I stumbled across George Orwell’s little book Animal Farm. It was a quick, simple, easy read, with a huge message. The message had a lot to do with the Soviet Union, and more broadly the unrealistic dream of utopia. To me the message was that human nature cannot be trusted. Orwell’s book speaks … Continue reading Animal Farm →

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-29) My Dad … Continue reading Surrendering to Freedom →

I awoke today with a small set of lyrics from a song that I have not heard for many, many years... Victim of Love. That was kind of weird. But, it was related to other thoughts I awoke with, or had been thinking of during my sleep. Thoughts of how so many people are unconscious … Continue reading A Victim of Love →

This “bad business decision” is one made by many people every day. And especially by those who think they have a lot to lose. “And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ....Teacher, … Continue reading A Very Bad Business Decision →

"Now Joseph had been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, had bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. His … Continue reading Success Comes From Within →

"Patience is not [merely the] ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting." (Unknown) This is a truth that cannot be overstated. I have many times seen people give up... not on waiting as much as on maintaining a trusting and faith-filled attitude during the timeframes that God has set or … Continue reading Waiting on God →