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45 Things to Live Well (26-30)

Posted on August 23, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose

This next instalment of 45 Things to Live Well is pretty practical. I would like to say common sense but I have learned common sense is often not so common! 1. Be sure to pay your bills on time. The practical aspect of this is that by paying your bills on time, you don’t pay any…

Oh Blessed Vice

Posted on August 8, 2012September 18, 2019 by Michael Rose

It is true that God can use all things for our good – even our sin and brokenness. St. Augustine would call sin his blessed vice because he knew his sin would drive him back to the foot of the cross – relieving him from the heavy burden of it. This is the beauty and…

45 Things to Live Well (20-25)

Posted on August 6, 2012October 18, 2021 by Michael Rose

They say the best revenge is living well and while I don’t advocate revenge, I do encourage people to live well, to live fully. This is another instalment of the 45 Things we can do to live well! Living well, not being hung up on the petty things of life can help us live more…

The Gift of God Now

Posted on April 19, 2012August 17, 2015 by Michael Rose

Sitting in a local Starbucks writing an article about listening and how multi-tasking and the constant drone of noise bombards our auditory sensibilities. I am aware of the Muzak on the speakers over head, the banter among employees and the dings, bing’s and chimes of my iPhone beside me. Oops – what’s that? I have…

Discernment Between the Ditches

Posted on April 4, 2012November 19, 2018 by Michael Rose

Discernment is a significant challenge for many folks and this is an important part of learning to walk in the Spirit and to walk by faith. Discernment is the process of determining an action to be taken or not taken, a choice to be made or a direction to head when the way is not…

Spiritual Formation

Posted on March 31, 2012January 12, 2015 by Michael Rose

Spiritual formation is the continuing response to the reality of God’s grace shaping us into the likeness of Jesus Christ, through the work of the Holy Spirit. This is in a community of faithful, forgiving friends who are on the similar journey – the Church (however it looks). This is a life long journey,…

Life is.

Posted on March 19, 2012January 26, 2018 by Michael Rose

As I make the transition into the second half of my life, I am noticing a number of subtle changes that are working their way through my life. At times the changes go unnoticed until I encounter a snag in a particular area which applies the right kind of pressure in just the right…

Spiritual compass. The way to God. Compass pointing south, on top of a bible page.

Is our Spiritual Life Connected to Real Life?

Posted on January 24, 2012May 13, 2016 by Michael Rose

Many people are realizing the disconnect between their faith life and their everyday life, and this sense of disconnection is inhibiting the deep life transformations so many of us are looking for in Christ. In this video, Dallas Willard talks about spiritual growth, the church, and our responsibility as it relates to these. Willard says…

The Courage to Live Life Before We Die.

Posted on January 16, 2012January 22, 2017 by Michael Rose

A friend forwarded me a list from a palliative care nurse. I know it has made its rounds on social media. That being said, I thought it was quite moving. For those who may not know, palliative care is the care given to those who are dying. I found the list interesting from the perspective…

Faith & Forgiveness

Posted on December 23, 2011March 4, 2015 by Michael Rose

I do some marriage counseling with both Christians and those who don’t yet know Christ. In the process, I’ve found that forgiveness is just as much a problem with “believers” as it is with those who have never received God’s forgiveness. While reading Luke 17 the other day, I noticed for the first time how…

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45 Things to Live Well (26-30)

Oh Blessed Vice

45 Things to Live Well (20-25)

The Gift of God Now

Discernment Between the Ditches

Spiritual Formation

Life is.

Is our Spiritual Life Connected to Real Life?

The Courage to Live Life Before We Die.

Faith & Forgiveness

Becoming Human Again

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