Video Archives - Michael Rose

What is Spiritual Direction?

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Michael Rose

Spiritual direction is an ancient practice where an individual seeks guidance and support in their spiritual journey from a qualified and experienced spiritual director. “Director” is kind of a misnomer. It’s more like spiritual companionship or a “soul friend.” It involves a safe one-on-one relationship with a spiritual companion who offers a compassionate presence and listens attentively as the individual shares their spiritual journey.

The 4 Minute Soul Spa

Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019 by Michael Rose

Feeling STRESSED? We live in a highly pressurized world. Finances, work, health, parenting, relationships, and trying to juggle a multiplicity different things that are all screaming for our attention. Add to this how we are bombarded by many constant more subtle stresses reported in the media; wars, economic crunches, accidents, natural disasters war and so much more….

Motivated by Meaning

Posted on October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 by Michael Rose

A fascinating 1972 video clip of Viktor Frankl, filmed in Toronto, Canada. In this video, Frankl is calling humanity to aim to a higher standard, to pick a target beyond ourselves and while we may fall short, he argues we will reach further or closer to wholeness than if we aimed for something less. In…

Posing: a Pastor’s Problem

Posted on October 1, 2016October 4, 2016 by Michael Rose

” I desire relationship, not your posing.” – Timothy Warren It is happening all around us. In fact, maybe you have felt it happening within you? The shaking of what we thought we understood it was to be an authentic pastor or a minister. You have been a faithful leader, worked hard and been what…

Dealing with Religious Bullies

Posted on June 24, 2015November 10, 2018 by Michael Rose

If you are like me, you have had way more than your fair share of bullies in your life. As a kid, when being consoled after another bully encounter, I was often told that it wouldn’t always be this way. That when I became an adult, the bullying would stop. Well, anyone who has lived life…

Jesus. A Parable of God

Posted on November 7, 2013June 11, 2020 by Michael Rose

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A story can hold so much more than dry propositions or facts and one of the reasons Jesus was such an effective communicator was because He employed stories. In these stories, Jesus could communicate big ideas in a way that they could be more accessible. These stories have come to…

Growing Up in Christ: Friends not Servants

Posted on November 1, 2013March 31, 2018 by Michael Rose

When my sons were younger, age three or four, it was perfectly reasonable for us as parents to set out their clothing, help them get dressed, cross the street and prepare their dinner plate. Imagine if my son, the eldest being 21, still waited for mom and dad to set out his clothes, help…

All about Heart :: Michael Rose

Posted on October 2, 2013October 1, 2013 by Michael Rose

Meet Michael Rose, the founder and Director of IamSignificant.ca. In this short video Michael introduces IamSignificant.ca at it's very foundations- Heart. Michael gives a brief overview of the resources available with IamSignificant.ca and also explains Christian Life Coaching and Spiritual Direction for cultivating more, vibrant meaningful lives. Get a fuller picture of the heart that infuses IamSignificant.ca and…

Childlike Faith – Approaching God with empty hands

Posted on June 24, 2013October 28, 2016 by Michael Rose

There is a lovely story in Matthew 19 where Jesus welcomes little children and spends some time with them and encouraging that to such as these belongs the Kingdom of Heaven. 13-15 One day children were brought to Jesus in the hope that he would lay hands on them and pray over them. The disciples shooed…

Transforming Power of Love:: 1 John 4

Posted on April 12, 2013May 9, 2013 by Michael Rose

Ever feel worn out by trying to be a good Christian? Do you find that you spend most of your time hating your sin, trying to manage it and never quite getting free? Bouncing off 1 John 4, Michael explores the implications of living loved and in love by God. How by living love…