Have you ever had the power of a difficult friendship profoundly impact your life? C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, two of the most famous and versatile English writers, had that kind of bond. The companionship between Lewis and the man he called “Tollers” inspired the chapter on friendship (philea) in Lewis’ book, The Four Loves. For much of his life, Lewis, the son of a … [Read more...] about C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien: The power of a difficult friendship
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Katharina Luther: Reformation Firestarter
Martin Luther & his wife Katharina dearly loved Christmas. Tradition even credits them with having the first Christmas tree. On this 502nd anniversary of the Reformation, it is worth remembering that Luther’s marriage revolution allowed pastors to marry for the first time in over 500 years. Marriage and family went from being second-best to something to be celebrated. Many … [Read more...] about Katharina Luther: Reformation Firestarter
Fruit of the Spirit: Steady ripening
Heavenly Father, I pray that this day I may live in your presence and please you more and more. Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow you. Holy Spirit, I pray that this day you will fill me with yourself and cause the fruit of your spirit to ripen in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and … [Read more...] about Fruit of the Spirit: Steady ripening
Catherine Parr Traill – one of Canada’s most important early writers
Catharine Parr Trail was one of Canada’s most important early writers. The Encyclopedia Britannica speaks of Catharine, who, with richly detailed descriptions of frontier life, was one of the first to praise the beauties of the Canadian landscape. She was particularly famous for her books: The Backwoods of Canada (1836) and Canadian Crusoes (1852). She also wrote The Female … [Read more...] about Catherine Parr Traill – one of Canada’s most important early writers
Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22,23) The final characteristic on this familiar list stands out rather negatively in relation to the others. Self-control is an attribute that has become increasingly out of vogue in our North American … [Read more...] about Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control