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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…

Being Fully Alive & The Glory of God

Posted on March 20, 2014January 26, 2018 by Michael Rose

“Gloria Dei vivens homo” proclaimed St. Irenaeus, the second century Bishop of Lyons. It translates generously to “the glory of God is men and women who are truly alive.” He, with great enthusiasm, declares that God is glorified by people like you and me who are fully alive human beings – fully enlivened by divine love…

Legend of the Fire Maker

Posted on February 27, 2014May 2, 2017 by Michael Rose

Once upon a time, in a far away land, a wise man made a discovery. He discovered fire and with fire, he could be warm, cook his food and have light through the dark of night. He had heard of a people across the mountains; the people who lived on the plains and he wondered…

Looking at Jesus

Posted on January 14, 2014December 17, 2016 by Michael Rose

They say that you become what you look at, and I think in many ways they’re right. For example, if we spend a lot of time watching violent movies or video games we can become desensitized to violence, and some studies suggest that we are much more likely to behave violently. If we focus…

Speaking the Truth in Love

Posted on December 4, 2013July 11, 2017 by Michael Rose

There is a comedian who has a bit where he describes some of the idiosyncrasies of living in the Southern United States. He laughs as he describes how people would say things like “That baby sure is ugly! Bless his little heart” or “Betsy sure looks fat in that dress. Bless her heart!” He jokes…

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…

Generous God :: Becoming Love

Posted on October 7, 2013July 18, 2023 by Michael Rose

One of the biggest challenges for folks who see God through the eyes of shame is the inability to see that God is truly for us. “Yes, I know God loves me BUT…” “Yes, it is all grace by faith in Jesus BUT…” This can be a real handicap as the One who can truly…

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…

Pointing to the Moon

Posted on September 27, 2013January 26, 2018 by Michael Rose

There is an old story about a fella illustrating the difference between spirituality and religion. He used the picture of a hand pointing to the moon. He said spirituality is the pointing to the moon where religion is more concerned with the hand. How is the hand pointing? What finger is being used? What color is the…

The Great Find – Self-Discovery

Posted on August 22, 2013October 15, 2021 by Michael Rose

One of the most incredible adventures that many undertake is the journey of discovering who they really are as a person. Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, said that the unexamined life is a waste of life, but what does this really mean? After all, we know what we like, what we think … don’t we? We…

Tag: Christian formation

Power of Wonder – Secret to Deep Faith

Being Fully Alive & The Glory of God

Legend of the Fire Maker

Looking at Jesus

Speaking the Truth in Love

Growing Up in Christ: Friends not Servants

Generous God :: Becoming Love

All about Heart :: Michael Rose

Pointing to the Moon

The Great Find – Self-Discovery

The Coals Ain't Cold

When the Cosmos Becomes Aware

You Were Never Outside

When Love Wears Evil Out

Loved Dust