Perhaps more than any other book, Anna Karenina is Leo Tolstoy’s novel that readers consistently say they cannot stop reading. If you are still mystified to why Russia recently invaded Ukraine, read Anna Karenina. The intense humanity of Tolstoy’s complex characters allows us to read it again and again with new insights about the Russian soul. Many consider Anna Karenina to be … [Read more...] about The intense humanity of Tolstoy’s characters in Anna Karenina
Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
Books by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird include God's Firestarters; Blue Sky, a novel; and For Better, For Worse: Discovering the keys to a Lasting Relationship. Dr Ed’s newest award-winning book The Elisha Code is co-authored with Rev. David Kitz. Earlier books by Dr. Ed include the award-winning Battle for the Soul of Canada, and Restoring Health: Body, Mind, & Spirit.
Is God tolerant?
A.W. Tozer said that the most important thing in life is how we view God. Our conception of God radically shapes how we treat people. Is God tolerant? If so, how then should we act towards others? The modern secular concept of tolerance seems to demand that we must celebrate what others are doing, even if it goes against biblical ethics. But what if biblical tolerance … [Read more...] about Is God tolerant?
Leo Tolstoy – War and Peace making
What might it take for peace to come between Ukraine and Russia? What seems impossible with people is still possible with God. What if Ukrainians and Russians would both rediscover the message of peace and reconciliation in Tolstoy’s War and Peace? Sadly, this book is currently banned in the Ukraine because of the mistaken idea that it glorifies the Russian military. Since … [Read more...] about Leo Tolstoy – War and Peace making
Finishing well and becoming more fruitful for God with age
C.S. Lewis memorably commented, “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” God wants each of us to finish well, becoming more fruitful for God as we age. As we age, self-surrender to God and His purposes is always the way forward. If there is breath in their lungs, God still has something for his servants to do. We are never to stop serving others … [Read more...] about Finishing well and becoming more fruitful for God with age
Saying no to judgemental divisiveness
Many of us are grateful that COVID regulations, mandates, and lockdowns have largely been eliminated or lessened. In the past two difficult years, it was easy to slip into harsh judgementalism towards those who had different ways of navigating this strange pandemic. Even local churches have had to fight against the temptation to judgemental divisiveness over one’s vaccine … [Read more...] about Saying no to judgemental divisiveness