Thoughts and Words

Let’s face it, if we’re honest with ourselves, many of us are still feeling the frustration of our 2024 and 2025 New Year’s resolutions. We tend to pile on new to-dos before completing what we said we would do the year before. I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, not because I lack the intentionality to sit down and think through what I should be doing better, but because I believe life is a…

So, when it comes to the topic of fear, I asked myself this question: What keeps us in our comfort zone, reclined in the cozy La-Z-Boy, far away from the edge of change and transformation? Why do we keep accepting this state and do nothing about it? I’ve personally come to realize there’s no fun in comfort, and no lasting contentment in safety. So, while we may feel safe and comfortable for a…

“The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; His word is on my tongue.” (2 Samuel 23:2) One of the great mysteries, and beauties, of how God speaks is that He chooses to do it through you, and me. Not because He needs to, but because God wants to involve you and me in His divine plans and purposes. From the earliest pages of Scripture to the stories still unfolding today, God consistently uses human…

The devil doesn’t often show up with horns and a pitchfork. His methods seem to be far more subtle, but they are no less dangerous. In today’s modern and rationale-based age, and even within the church, it’s shocking to see how many dismiss talk of the devil as outdated or symbolic. We work harder at trying to explain things rationally, rather than digging into the spiritual root causes of the…

“Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them.“I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because I am not used to them.” So he took them off. Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the…

Have you ever heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? Yeah… not exactly true. I grew up in Italy, where I spent 20 years. I completed my schooling there, up to college. I’ll never forget my Italian language teacher in middle school—although I was quite the handful—her sharp, belittling words sank deep into my heart. I carried the sting of those…

Introduction How do we respond when faced with trials or temptation? Do we consider them growth opportunities or nuisances? Often, our first instinct is to avoid difficulties or seek immediate relief looking for a way out. However, the Bible encourages us to view trials as opportunities for growth and character refinement. Consider an athlete training for a marathon. The early morning runs, the…

“The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne.” —Revelation 3:21 There is Purpose in the Pain Have you ever faced a season of struggle—financial hardship, relational conflict, sickness, or a challenge at work—and prayed earnestly for God to remove it, only to hear silence? Have you ever questioned, in frustration, “God, why won’t You answer? Why won’t You take this…

When it comes to gratitude, we each have our unique ways of understanding and expressing it. Some of us may feel more comfortable receiving praise and recognition than giving it. For others, particularly those who want to appear strong and emotionally detached, expressing thanks can feel like vulnerability. This may be the case for some men who may see gratitude as incompatible with the image of…

Many of us have recited Psalm 46:10 dozens of times: “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” I recently read something that challenges the status quo of busyness, “Stillness is being free from the busyness that can betray your trust in God.” I don’t know about you, but that hits me right between the eyes. “How did I allow myself to…

I saw a tweet some time ago that caused me to think about the subject of relying on God.  It said : “If you don’t seek Him in crisis, you won’t seek Him in success.” Bill Johnson Man is that ever true! Generally speaking, most of us tend to be self-sufficient and self-reliant. Relying on God, based on what our culture teaches, is old-fashioned and irrelevant. David and Goliath, or Daniel in the…

Five Simple Rules To Happiness

Work cubicles can have interesting things on display.  Years ago, one of my former colleagues had a spray can of Pam on his shelf, I can tell you that was a conversation point until everyone got used to seeing it. Some time ago I read an article called “Five Simple Rules to Be Happy.”  I liked it so much that I decided to write each of these 5 simple personal rules, which I believe are powerful…

New on the blog: "No identity crisis"

Almost every country boasts its favorite pastime or sports identity.  I was born and raised in Italy and moved to Canada at the age of 20.  In Italy we play a lot of soccer, in fact some consider it a religion, so to speak. 

Having been born in Italy and also holding Canadian and American citizenship, this makes my status unique and likely the reason I often get asked “where is your accent from?”

(Message was first spoken online and can be viewed HERE)

The Holy Spirit has placed on my heart a message of hope in the mist of a global pandemic, racial tension and turmoil.

Let’s face it, this is not a time when we can look at ourselves and say with conviction that we are filled with hope. In fact, sometimes it feels like this season is hope-less, as if a blanket of hopelessness has fallen…