Rick Davidson

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 (NIV). As we journey through our faith with the Lord, we are constantly reminded of the precious gifts He has bestowed upon us since the very first day we welcomed Him into our lives. I believe that even as you read this, your mind is filled with images of countless blessings you have experienced. THAT is a[...]

I have had the honour and pleasure of working through and coordinating several Lifecentre training/study initiatives. Every time we have reached the end of something – the 'elephant in the room' has always been the same:  OK, what now? And that question quickly branches out into a few obvious companion thoughts. How do I move forward? How do I continue my learning and growth? How do I now use/apply all that I have gained? You may be there right now as it gets closer to the end of the summer and you look ah[...]

It's a beautiful phrase to consider: "Christ's invitation to you." In public school, getting invited to something was a momentous occasion: Birthday parties, pool parties, BBQs, play dates, and more.  Knowing that someone desired my presence, the warmth that would fill my heart was overwhelming and wonderful. And that emotional reaction seemed to flow simply from the mere receipt of the invitation.  Yet, isn't there more to it than just the receiving?  In worldly invitations, additional details are usual[...]

God loves you! How often have I heard this statement since I became a follower of Jesus? Simultaneously, I have heard a linked thought:  God is Love! And frankly, if He is made of LOVE, how can He not exude it wherever He goes? There is a certain eloquent synchronicity about all of this. But I must admit that it has NOT been an easy journey for me to believe in the validity of this statement. When I finally accepted the Lord’s gift of salvation in 2006, I initially felt secure knowing that Jesus wanted[...]

The Apostle Paul is single-handedly responsible for writing a significant portion of the New Testament. He wrote in the FIRST person, knew his past and present, and could look to his future. Apostle Paul pulled no punches. He assumed no lofty perches based on pretense or piety. His total love fully set upon the face of Jesus Christ. Obedient and bold. Out-spoken and thought-filled. Entirely focused on what lay ahead. He spoke with conviction and heart, with an honesty and ache that seemed to leap off the pag[...]

Several years ago, I remember hearing the concept of 'Standing Firm in Faith' related through a story concerning American Indigenous people. It was said that when they went out into the battlefield, the warriors often took a stake and a length of leather cord with them. They would drive the stake into the ground, at the point of their defensive position, and then tie themselves to it. This action would make retreat impossible for them. They would fight their fight precisely from that spot - until victory or d[...]

Have you ever been forgotten? Missed birthday cards? Stood up on a date? Bus didn’t come? Your name misplaced by a colleague? Overlooked in a crowd? Somewhere, somehow, it has happened to all of us. Even if it was completely by accident, can you remember the sting? It might have only been for a moment - but can you bring the hurt, frustration, and sense of aloneness to mind? These things do happen – more than we’d like to admit. The world is a busy place. We are not always the priority. Now, consider[...]

“May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation – the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ – for this will bring much glory and praise to God.” Philippians 1:11 (NLT). In God’s Scripture, we read over and over that all are equal in His sight. Man or woman, slave or free, Jew or Gentile—His love covers all. However, something became askew from when these words were written to 2021: our viewpoints and outlooks on this fact. Men seem to be somehow arriving today in[...]

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 PositivePsychology.com recently shared a report with the following information: In the past decade, psychologists have rediscovered the importance of humility. They noted links between humility and our abilities to learn and be more effective leaders. They stated that a more humble mindset could increase our psychological well-being. That ma[...]

Dependency. Over the years, this word has gained much negative press. We have heard about drug and alcohol dependency running rampant in our society. We have also heard of co-dependency disrupting our social and romantic relationships. Yet, we are called in Scripture to be “dependent” upon God. The word seems to be at odds with itself at first glance. But, with further consideration, I believe that we can see where things diverge in this discussion. I think that the biggest differentiator between the o[...]