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Wrong way to pray

I used to think that there was no ‘wrong’ way to pray, but am now thinking there’s a misconception about what prayer actually is. Continue reading

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The Power of “I”

Our ministry is challenged to be one of “I” – not in the sense of being selfish and egotistical, but a ministry of personal connections; of intentional accountability, of a desire to fully put ourselves into what we are saying and doing as an expression of faith. Continue reading

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Christian communications

We are always portraying a message, we are always sharing some form of story. It’s difficult, but as Christians we are called to a higher standard; one where we are intentionally careful and Christian in what we show the world. Continue reading

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Texting

“Why wouldn’t you get a proper phone?” my observer asks, inevitably now with an edge of irritation to her voice rather than just mockery. This inefficiency seems, to any sensible modern-day person, unneccessary. I shrug. “I like to keep it real,” is my non-response. Continue reading

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The sum of all our endings

Having our two vehicles cross the finish line is the conclusion of our participation in Targa NL 2014, yet it is by no means the end of our journey. Continue reading

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To the limit

King’s Cove Stage, Targa NL 2014 seems as though with each passing day of Targa Newfoundland, the energy and intensity has been increasing exponentially. Today in some way, it seems that many reached their breaking point. Continue reading

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Expect the unexpected

This week I confess that I tried my hardest to portray a certain image. I had the opportunity to showcase to others through the media, a little of who I am, what I believe and what I do. I was aware that I wanted to portray a certain aspect of me, and not necessarily show others all of who I am. Continue reading

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Using our Senses

I hope that I learn, grow, and respond to the presence of Christ in touch, sound, taste, smell, and hearing. Continue reading

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“But who do YOU say that I am?”

Identity is important. Self-identity is also important. How we see ourselves is just as important as how others see us. Continue reading

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God-Given tasks, and God-given times

Photos, words, letters, memories these days are caught up in the digital memories of our phones, tablets, computers, twitter and Facebook accounts. There is so much memory that I rarely find or take time to examine them. The shot is taken, the email sent, little time is taken to reflect or to wait for anything. Continue reading

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