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Defence Mechanisms – Hiding from God

Posted on October 10, 2014October 13, 2021 by Michael Rose
Ever wonder why as rational and educated as we are, we still seem to play the silliest irrational games – avoiding, denying, rationalizing, spinning? Sometimes it all looks so screwy, but many of these are attempts to protect ourselves. Often, as a defence mechanism, we hide behind masks that, in many cases, have been carefully…
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Is Spiritual Direction for you? – Learning to Live Deeply

Posted on October 1, 2014November 4, 2020 by Michael Rose
For centuries, people have spent lifetimes on the journey of discovery. Exploring what it is to be human, to discover meaning, purpose, find peace and a deep sense of self and their place in the universe. This exploration has often included thoughts and experiences of God and our relationship to God within our life and…
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Introverts in an Extroverts World

Posted on September 9, 2014March 14, 2018 by Michael Rose
  As a pastor, I was regularly required to preach and teach. I have had a great deal of positive feedback by those I present to and the positive effect in the their lives. However, after each time I taught or preached, as much as I enjoyed it, I felt drained. Yes, I had expended…
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I Want to Win the Lottery, God!

Posted on September 2, 2014January 20, 2017 by Michael Rose
Tom was a faithful guy.  He loved the Lord and did his very best to serve God.   One day, Tom was deep in a wonderful daydream.  He was lost in the fantasy of winning the lottery.  Oh, what he could do with a few million dollars. “I could pay off my debts and buy…
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Follow Jesus – On the Way

Posted on August 25, 2014November 21, 2016 by Michael Rose
With a sincere desire to cultivate a deeper experience and relationship with God many folks are conditioned to ask the question “how.” How can I experience greater peace, joy and freedom in the Lord?  How can I get a deeper sense of my relationship with Jesus in all of life?  These are honest questions.  Unfortunately,…
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Power of Wonder – Secret to Deep Faith

Posted on August 12, 2014January 14, 2015 by Michael Rose
An often overlooked aspect of faith is wonder.   When we talk about wonder we are thinking specifically about three postures; standing in disbelief, standing in the question itself and standing in awe or amazement of something. Wonder positions us to be open spiritually – this doesn’t mean non-discerning but an openness to learn, to…
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Relationship as a Value Proposition

Posted on August 3, 2014February 27, 2016 by Michael Rose
Many of us in our respective businesses are well aware of our competition.  We may have similar products and services which serve the same function or meet the same need.  We may even utilize similar equipment and technology to do so.  So the challenge is how can we create an edge in the minds of…
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Which Jesus?

Posted on July 15, 2014April 6, 2018 by Michael Rose
“What are people saying about who the Son of Man is? ”They replied, “Some think he is John the Baptizer, some say Elijah, some Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” He pressed them, “And how about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter said, “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of…
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Breaking Free from Bitterness. The Transforming Power of Forgiveness

Posted on June 20, 2014April 5, 2018 by Michael Rose
Bitterness is toxic!  No kidding, eh!  The cause of bitterness, whether it is towards another person, a situation or ourselves, is almost always unforgiveness.  The ability to forgive is key as we learn to walk in greater freedom from guilt, shame, anger, and fear. In short, forgiveness is the pardon of an offense or debt…
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Resting Busyness – Grace to Sabbath

Posted on June 19, 2014October 18, 2018 by Michael Rose
School is out for summer and for many, summer is the season for family vacations, and slowing the pace of life down.  As a kid, I loved my annual two month sabbatical.  My summers were filled with epic bike rides, camping, exploring the forests and orchard, building forts and pear fights with my buddies.  Days…
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