Author Archives: George Hawke

God told king David that his royal dynasty would endure forever (2 Sam. 7:16). And the prophets predicted that one of David’s descendants would bring justice and peace (Isa. 11:1-16; Jer. 23:5-6). That’s why after the time of the Old … Continue reading →

If you are a swifty then being in the audience of a Taylor Swift concert is pretty much your definition of heaven. Being completely immersed in the music you love, singing in unison with thousands upon thousands of others who … Continue reading →

People often have job titles at work. Like a manager, a supervisor, or a team leader. And king Charles III, President Biden, and Pharaoh Tutankhamun are known as the King, the President and the Pharaoh. Did you know that Jesus … Continue reading →

Bible basher and brainwashed are two aspersions often cast upon Christians. This is understandable given the sudden change and single mindedness some new Christians display. Still, no one can deny the Bible itself is an extraordinary book. Here are some … Continue reading →

When He was on earth Jesus often spoke to the crowd in parables. 40 are listed in the NIV Study Bible. A parable is a short story with two levels of meaning that may be hard to understand. Matthew said … Continue reading →

There’s lots in the world to be worried about, but we can be less anxious if we knew about future events. The Old Testament has predictions of future events and people. For example, Abraham was told about 200 years beforehand … Continue reading →

What’s your most frustrating customer support story? I remember a time when I got into a menu loop on a call and couldn’t get to a person to talk to. There’s others times I’ve spent hours on hold hoping to … Continue reading →

As a mental health counsellor I have the privilege of joining with people in their deepest struggles. I hear harrowing stories of neglect, abuse, self-loathing, loneliness. At the heart of these varying stories there is a common tragedy: the profoundly … Continue reading →