Category: Growing Deeper

Resources for cultivating a life-long journey of a deeply personal relationship with God and more meaningful relationships with others. Rooted deeply in a paradigm of love and acceptance, you continue in your unique Spirit-inspired spiritual / faith journey. Employing the insights of ancient and contemporary thinkers, poets, prophets and sages, you are provided with tools to develop your own unique relationship with God in a way that encourages healthy faith in the day to day of real life. Discovering abundant life and meaning which is consistent with who you were created to be.

Are you a Lukewarm Christian?

Posted on November 1, 2014February 28, 2018 by Michael Rose

The city of Laodicea was founded around 260 BC, in the Lycus River valley in what is now Turkey. It was a bustling city known for its great wealth from medicine, textiles/wool, and finance. It was so wealthy that when it suffered a major earthquake in 60 AD, they refused the support of the Empire…

The difference between Coaching and Spiritual Direction?

Posted on October 17, 2014September 29, 2018 by Michael Rose

What an excellent question and while volumes have been written on Spiritual Direction and life coaching, it is important to understand the two are not the same thing as if Coaching is a more contemporary term for Spiritual Direction. Coaching Christian Life Coaching can be an incredible tool in real life of everyday people, but…

Cracks – A Spiritual Exercise

Posted on October 10, 2014August 1, 2018 by Michael Rose

The following is a short spiritual exercise that will help you engage a little deeper with God. Take a couple of deep breaths and in prayer, invite Jesus into this time. Begin reading the poem below entitled “Cracks” by David Bookless. This first reading is to help you get a sense of the entire piece. Now, read…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Prayer for Busy People

Posted on June 18, 2014November 24, 2021 by Michael Rose

It’s a no-brainer to say life can be incredibly fast-paced and busy for many people! There are more demands for our time than time in a day, yet we strive to do it all, aware that many things fall through the cracks. Time with God (prayer) can be one of those things that fall through…

Category: Growing Deeper

Are you a Lukewarm Christian?

The difference between Coaching and Spiritual Direction?

Cracks – A Spiritual Exercise

Defence Mechanisms – Hiding from God

I Want to Win the Lottery, God!

Follow Jesus – On the Way

Which Jesus?

Breaking Free from Bitterness. The Transforming Power of Forgiveness

Resting Busyness – Grace to Sabbath

Prayer for Busy People

What We Were Never Meant to Wash Away

What Love Does With What Is Broken

The Coals Ain't Cold

When the Cosmos Becomes Aware

You Were Never Outside