At The Mercy of Addiction

Remember Rob Ford? The infamous mayor of Toronto who was rumored to have been caught on video smoking crack? Well a few weeks ago Toronto Police confirmed the rumors when they released the long-awaited crack video. It is devastating to watch. The video presents a tragic figure reeling about in a stupor. Ford slurs hisContinue reading “At The Mercy of Addiction”

When God is Silent

If you are a person who prays, or believes in prayer, you know there are times you feel unheard. Oh yes, we know God hears, but it is another matter to feel he hears. We want to feel God listen to our pleas, not just know it. But sometimes, God is nowhere to be felt.Continue reading “When God is Silent”

Should Christians Go To Counseling?

I recently came across a message by a very well-known pastor who preached on why Christians should never see a counselor. The pastor shall remain nameless as I believe he is well intentioned; his message conveys genuine care and concern for his flock. However, as well intentioned as he may be, he is wrong; surprisingly,Continue reading “Should Christians Go To Counseling?”

De-Stress Yourself: Here’s How

The big, bad S word. . . Stress. It can be a killer. And in our culture, we hear a lot about it. Chances are that you already know the serious physiological, mental and emotional consequences of stress. So I won’t bore you with that. But you may not know helpful strategies for managing yourContinue reading “De-Stress Yourself: Here’s How”

Trouble Sleeping? These Tips are for You.

One third of your life will be spent sleeping. On average, that’s the equivalent of 26 years. That’s right, for 26 years of your life, you will be asleep. At least, that’s what is supposed to happen. But for many of us, our nights are more often spent lying awake in bed, unable to fallContinue reading “Trouble Sleeping? These Tips are for You.”