While it feels like chaos wins in the aftermath of injustice, there are severals truths that I know to be a comfort when in these situations.

Yes, the most ignored imbroglio is often the troubles within our own heart. It is easier, safer, and more comfortable to pass judgment on others. This makes us feel spiritual, wise, superior, and accomplished. Yet this approach completely ignores the areas of chaos in our own lives, and the temporary...

At times when facing issues of such magnitude, I have had a kind of paralyzing shock at what is happening in the world. It has happened to me at times when I try to understand and solve problems like poverty, racism, or human trafficking—or any number of other really big...

There are times where we simply need to let go of some things so that we can better focus on what really matters. Our time on earth is short, and while there is a lot of chaos and complexity in our world, the Good Lord has also made some beautifully...

So what about when we face big problems? Are we simply to be amazed at the grandiose way in which our world messes up? Are we to be impressed because not only did we fail, but we failed with flair? Well, maybe…but I would suggest a better perspective. Even in...

Where chaos could be described as extreme disorderliness, complexity could be described as extremely detailed and fine tuned orderliness.

No matter what our problem may be, almost universally, part of the pain is standing before chaos and uncertainty. The chaos of what might be stares into our hearts, and our souls fear the many tumultuous unknowns that come with all the might be’s and what if’s. 

I watched a live stream from Ottawa this weekend, to see an “on the ground” perspective about the freedom convoy protests. As the video showed a line of police officers dressed in riot gear, I saw a woman standing with the aid of her walker, speaking in the direction of...

Well, church, it has been a year now where we have been looking at stories of the faithful followers of God in the pages of Scripture. Not only have we looked at their successes, but we have seen that even the most faithful of the disciples still erred, sinned, and...

My Dear Congregant, I write to you today because this afternoon our system failed you. Before we get into that, let’s back up for a moment. There are many instances where I don’t remember my first meeting with a congregant, but I remember when my wife and I first met...