The New Year is upon us. Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Well, if you’re like most North Americans you have at least one resolution. And, if you are like the majority of these promise-makers, your resolution is probably related to health and fitness. For many it is a promise to eat healthier, exercise more, and  lose weight. While... > more

Tags: fitness, goals, health, healthy marriage, LIFE, lynn bode, new year's, priorities, values, Women

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The Gospel according to Luke (Luke 2:1-20) About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was the governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's hometown,... > more

Tags: Bible, Christmas, Men, spiritual growth, spirituality, Women

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Depression is much more common that I expected. I remember being at a Men’s Breakfast at my church, and five out of the six men at my table admitted to going through depression. But it is rarely talked about. I tried many things to get rid of the depression – sleeping, fasting and prayer, talking to friends and listening to... > more

Tags: depressed, depression, Family, family issues, health, mental health, productivity, recovery, Self, Tim Chan

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According to a recent study published by Reuters, Apple is still the world’s most valuable brand. However in October 2011,Apple’s dominance was overshadowed by the sad news of the death of its founder and CEO Steve Jobs. Earlier in 2005, Jobs’ gave a commencement speech to Stanford University Graduates in which he admitted that doctors said he only had... > more

Tags: apple, control, Eric Nielsen, Mycravings, RIM, steve jobs, success

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The effects of  “frankenstorm” Sandy have been riveting this week, as it ravages its way up the east coast of North America. Homes have been washed away in its wake and transportation is at a standstill. Tragically, over 60 lives have already been lost. I am sure this disruption has also been devastating for the millions of kids who hoped... > more

Tags: after life, afterlife, death, frankenstorm, Ghosts, Halloween, hurricane Sandy, sandy

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It hits you in the gut: Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football coach, a convicted child molester. For Josh McDowell, it brings back agonizing memories. He knows how Sandusky’s victims must feel.  “You never get over it,” says the now septuagenarian. A male housekeeper sexually molested Josh from ages six to thirteen.  At age nine, he told his mother; she... > more

Tags: abuse, forgiveness, healing, hope, Josh McDowell, Penn State football coach, Rusty Wright, Sandusky, scandal, sexual abuse

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“And when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow within me.”- Ann Voskamp New York Times Bestselling author Ann Voskamp recently released an incredible book called, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare To Live Fully Where You Are. Each line is filled with challenges and thought-provoking pithy, poetic ideas. These ideas breathe a... > more

Tags: Andrea Debruin, Ann Voskamp, beauty, family issues, gifts, giving thanks in all things, One Thousand Gifts, thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Time, values, wisdom

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