For many today, marriage is seen as a nice tradition – but not a necessity. Research consistently shows that strong marriages contribute to health, happiness, and thriving communities. Yet rather […] The post Does Marriage still matter? appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

In February our culture turns its attention to love and family. Valentine’s Day reminds us of the beauty of marriage, and Family Day – celebrated in many provinces – encourages […] The post Creating a legacy of blessing  appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

As we look at the political, religious and social landscape in Canada it could be very disconcerting for the faint of heart.  Rather than looking at it as a crisis – […] The post Kingdom Men: A call to radical discipleship  appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

As we approach the Christmas season, it is important to remember that Jesus was probably not born on December 25.  Historical evidence suggests that early Christians chose this date in the […] The post The Christmas Blessing appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

Jack Taylor has three Master’s Degrees and a PhD.  He has been married 47 years, in leadership for 43, a counsellor for over 30, and now works as a certified relationship […] The post When Ministry and Marriage Collide book review appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

It’s hard to believe that the leaves are already starting to turn colour and that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As we prepare for this season of gratitude, it’s […] The post The Power of a Thanksgiving Blessing appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

This past month I was in PEI teaching at a Mighty Man Advance with a group of fathers and sons. It was a powerful time to encounter the love of […] The post Building Strong Families in Canada: Fathering appeared first on Light Magazine ..read more

I grew up on a farm where days, weeks and months marched to the beat of Time. Time to plant. Time to hoe, Time to harvest. Time to drink sweet tea on the front porch. According to the Bible, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV).  The days of the week drummed a steady beat – wash on Mondays, iron on Tuesdays, clean on Saturdays. My sister Marie and I argued over who would vacuum and who would dust. As a child, Time wore a frilly dress and sat in our meadow looping daisy chains. Arbellis, my imaginary friend, and I spent long ..read more

Last month we talked about the first four critical times of blessing in a child’s life.  Each of those times of blessing answers the identity question ‘Who Am I’.  Blessing at conception answers the identity question, “Am I welcome in this world?” Blessing in the womb answers the question, “Is there a safe place for me?” The third critical time of blessing is at birth, and it answers the question, “Will my needs be met in this world?” Blessing at early childhood answers the question, “Who can I trust in the world?” Just as Jesus was provid ..read more

I’ve been thinking about how that phrase applies to an unexpected pregnancy. After working in the area of unexpected pregnancy support for almost 15 years, I have a few thoughts. In 2024, “sanctity” is a word that people don’t commonly use. That doesn’t mean it’s not relevant, far from it. As someone who works in communication, I believe it’s important to use words that people are familiar with and understand or clearly define a word if your audience might not understand it. With that in mind, I believe defining what sanctity means is important. Sanctity comes from the Latin word “sanctus,” wh ..read more