The Bible has, for more than 1500 years, been a source of wisdom when it comes to navigating life, yet its most profound principles are often elegantly simple. Two key passages distill the essence of righteous living: James 1:27 and Matthew 22:37-40. Together, they offer three guiding principles: love God…
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What Kind of Hand Were You Dealt in Life: A Reflection on Responsibility and Choice
We are not held responsible for the hand that we have been delt in life but we are, most certainly, held responsible for the way that we play that hand. Life is not a game of fairness but rather one of uncertainty. The cards that we are dealt – our…
If It’s Worth Doing, It’s Worth Doing Well: Is Less Actually More?
There’s an old saying that insists, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” This sentiment comes to us today from a time when quality was actually important, when craftsmanship was appreciated, and when people took pride in building and creating things that would last. But with the rise of…
You Can’t Help Those Who Won’t Help Themselves
In our communities we see that ever-increasing needs is becoming the norm – many of them urgent – and community service and outreach programs strive to selflessly meet those needs, offering resources to those struggling to make ends meet. The intention behind such programs is simple: to provide assistance, support,…
The Meaning of “Life-ing” Through Time and Its Relevance Today
The concept of “life-ing” has been experiencing a resurgence, though its origins date back to the 1880s when it was introduced by poet and novelist George MacDonald. His definition of the term was deeply rooted in a philosophical and spiritual view of life, proposing that true life begins when a…
The Measure of Wisdom: Bearing Good Fruit
In James 3:13, the Bible teaches, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” This verse exhorts us to recognize and practice true wisdom – not in abstract knowledge or lofty words but…
Why Interconnectedness Should be More than Just an Internet Thing
We are all very familiar with the fact that the world has become, in one very big way, smaller. With the bursting onto the scene of the internet in the late 90s, we have all become connected and interconnected in a way that could never have been imagined just a…
Exploring the Many Facets of Wealth Beyond Money
When we hear the word “wealth,” our minds often jump to thoughts of money, investments, and material possessions. This form of wealth is universally recognized and celebrated as a symbol of success and security. For many, it represents a dream to chase, a goal to achieve, and a state of…
The Road Not Taken: A Story of Another Path
In a “would-be” world not unlike our own, a different century unfolded from 1910 onward. Instead of the relentless march toward mass industrialization, digital revolution, and urban sprawl, humanity chose another road – one less traveled, guided by principles of sustainability, simplicity, and community. By 1910, the world had already…
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail: The Urgent Need for Strategic Foresight in an Uncertain World
The saying; “those who fail to plan, plan to fail” has never been more relevant. As we move toward increasing political chaos in Western nations and as we walk the razor’s edge of world war 3 and a meta-crisis – the likes of which humanity has never seen – failing…