Tia Glenn-Cooke
Tia originally hails from a small town in Northern Ontario where she lived with her big, hilarious family. She studied Christianity & Culture at TWU and is proud to be both Christian AND cultured. She loves to get creative in the kitchen, play guitar, recover from various weird surgeries, and make people laugh.
The Poor Are Always With Us
Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc., used with permission. Christian and non-Christian alike, the world has a lot to say about the poor. Take a stroll down the roughest part of your local city center: what do you feel? Discomfort? Guilt? Indifference? Do you avoid eye contact with the homeless, […] Read More >
The Spirit of Obedience
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2 Make the Life commitment. Commit, through prayer, to make Jesus the centre of your life and to serve and obey Him through the power of the […] Read More >
The Spirit’s Leading
“The Spirit told Philip, ‘Go to that chariot and stay near it.’ Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’ Philip asked.” Acts 8:29-30 Unplug yourself. Try a one-week fast from gadgets or media that distract you. Then be intentional about connecting with people. […] Read More >
They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Empathy
Video provided by The RSA Empathy fuels connection, sympathy drives disconnection. For many people, the first reaction when we hear that someone is going through a tough time is to cheer them up or start by using those dreaded words: at least. We’re trying to make it better, but that approach can actually make things worse. Rarely can […] Read More >
Think Before You Speak
Adopt some old school prayer habits like silence and vigil. “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 Come judgment day, I think God will have some questions. “What have you […] Read More >
This Pastor is Getting a Divorce and Now I Want One Too
Last week, I read Jarrid Wilson’s article in which he admitted to an unhealthy, destructive relationship. He could see the potential that relationship had to destroy not only his marriage, but his relationship with God, so he was ready to end it. The culprit? His cell phone. I felt a stab of convicting guilt. That same day, I […] Read More >
Through Jesus’ Eyes
There are so many ways to see the same person. God chooses a vision that is redemptive, seeing through grace and compassion and hope. And He wants us to see people the same way. To see them for who they could be if they knew just how much Jesus loves them or wants to transform them. To see, […] Read More >
Transformed by His Mercy
“The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…'” Exodus 34:6 Trust in God’s mercy and grace. With the grace Jesus died to give us and the Holy Spirit He left in His place, we can come to a real knowledge of our sins, and repent in a […] Read More >
Up, Up, Up! – Death and the Abundant Life
People commonly warn teenagers about the dangerous belief in their own invincibility: driving drunk, skateboarding in the street, experimenting with drugs, even contact sports are all examples of triggers for that particular lecture. But who can prepare themselves for the dagger that pierces teenage invincibility without warning? Who wants to acknowledge the villain that is […] Read More >
What Does Your Future Hold?
If you had the opportunity to find the answers you crave, would you take it? It’s a craving – or at least a fascination – that most people share. But where we go with these big questions is a big question itself. Comedian and skeptic Tyler Fischer went to six different Manhattan psychics to see […] Read More >