Ottawa’s New Goalie?...

Click Here to find out. I think "this goalie" deserves a shot…(tongue planted firmly in cheek…sort of). Can't do much worse than "GrrrBrrr" had done so far this season?

The Church...

Pete Wilson posted some thoughts on "the church" by Henry Nouwen that I think are beautifully written and worth thinking about today. Each time I stand in front of those who desire to become partners at Lifecentre I tell them plainly, "We are going to let you down. But when we do, the...

My Husband is Holding Me Back...

How do I deal with bitterness and resentment towards my husband? I want so many things and he doesn’t seem to want any of them? I feel like he is standing in the way of my dreams. Jason and I have been married for 13 years. And many many times over the years I have felt angry about the way things...

Leadership – Part 3...

In his new book, Tribes, Seth Godin wrote this when it comes to leadership. “Instead of always being in the hunt for one more set of eyeballs, true leaders have figured out that the real win is in turning a casual fan into a true one.” You see, true fans care deeply about you, and the cause. All...

Leadership Eye Opener...

I see it… I see it in a way I never have before. My compassion seemed to always override my leadership…  I make excuses for people… I want to give them the benefit of the doubt… Perhaps it’s not compassion at all… Maybe it’s fear… Fear of hurting them… Fear of losing them…...

New Bible...

I (well actually Rob) picked up a new bible for me today while he was out. I ordered a few extra and they are due to arrive late this week/early next. This new bible ts the new ESV Study Bible. All I have to say is, whoa – this one is a heavy bible to carry around – but absolutely brilliant....

Leadership – Part 2...

Define leadership. It is influence, nothing more, nothing less? How about, one’s ability to get others to willingly follow? No matter how you define it, one thing is essential. Someone must be following for your to be a leader. Now before you say…’duh’ – just think about those who call...

My Husband Doesn’t Want Kids...

A women writes… I want to have a baby but my husband is not ready. My heart aches and longs for children and he just doesn’t seem to understand. How do I deal with these feelings? I have been in your shoes… Oh man… those were some hard years. When Jason and I got married I was ready...

Leadership – Part 1...

This week we are going to spend a few minutes talking about leadership. I have to be honest, in that, when I first had my eyes open to the leadership culture that exists, I was intimidated. Not in a sense that I didn’t think I could lead, or lead effectively towards a shared vision (because there is...

I Am Afraid To Fail Again...

How do you deal with a fear of others seeing your failures specifically when it comes to weight loss? It’s true that we where our weight on the outside. Therefore when you declare this is it… I am going on a diet… I am going to exercise everyday… and 3 months later you are heavier than you were...