Years ago, a friend and I would go fishing for rainbow trout in Shetland, the most northern islands in Scotland. My friend who was from Shetland, and a much more...
Author - John Munro
Articles, Following Jesus (Authentic Living), Hope & Encouragement
Finding joy in the trials of life
When we go through the struggles and challenges of life, we often ask why or wonder whether we have done something wrong. Is God punishing us? What have we done wrong...
Articles, Following Jesus (Authentic Living), Hope & Encouragement, John's Desk, Tough Questions
Are you living a God-centered life?
Life is tough. How do you deal with challenges that come into your life? Do you feel defeated? Discouraged? Angry? Everyone, even followers of Christ, may at times feel...
Prayer is at the heart of a healthy, growing relationship with God. It is a tremendous privilege! Yet many of us sometimes find it hard to pray. Why is that? Looking...
Have you ever heard anyone say that the command of Jesus to love others is the only one that matters? This viewpoint suggests that all other commandments are obsolete...
When was the last time you shared Jesus with someone? The idea of sharing the Gospel may be intimidating, but as followers of Christ, we believe that eternal destinies...
Articles, Following Jesus (Authentic Living), God and His Word
Is it possible to truly love our enemies?
When you’re wronged, what’s your first reaction? The desire to get even is part of our human nature. We want to strike back and make the offender pay! If not now, then...
If our love for Christ, and love for the Word of God do not result in love for others there is something radically wrong. Demonstrating love is practical, applied...
What does it mean to be generous? It’s the opposite of being stingy or miserly. The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 9:6-8 that “God loves a cheerful giver,” but what...
Articles, Following Jesus (Authentic Living), Themes for 2019
2019 Themes: Display and Proclaim Jesus
At the heart of our challenge to total commitment to Jesus Christ is the call to be different. It may surprise you to discover that following Christ is counter-cultural...
