Posts by Phil Callaway
How God Sees You
When I was a kid, I remember being horrified to hear that God sees me all the time. Every thought. Every word. He knows it all. I couldn’t get away…
Read MoreWhat the Mirror Can’t See
Do you ever look in the mirror? One hurried morning, I arrived at work with a peanut butter smear on my chin. This, I discovered, after an important meeting. No…
Read MoreA Better Way Than Lawsuits
At times I am shocked by the behaviour of my fellow human beings. Especially when there’s money to be had. They scratch, bite, claw, and sue to get their hands…
Read MoreJesus vs. the Easter Bunny
According to Guinness World Records, the world’s largest chocolate Easter bunny was created in Brazil back in 2017 by The Chocolate House Team. This massive sculpture weighed over 9,000 pounds and…
Read MoreHearing God in a Noisy World
When our children were teenagers, I came home from work most nights to discover that my house was moving. My sons had commandeered my stereo and were playing music that…
Read MoreLiving Long vs. Living Well
We are projected to spend more than $100 billion on anti-aging products by 2030. Is there a better way? I love visiting old people. They make me feel young. But…
Read MoreChoosing Calling Over Comfort
Ever since he was knee high to a Doberman, our son Steve was fearless. Take him to the ocean, he’d swim out looking for sharks. Take him to the mountains…
Read MoreDoes Church Make You Live Longer? A new study provides an enlightening answer
A very passionate minister was visiting a little country church. He began his address with a shocking reminder: “Everyone in this parish is going to die.” The evangelist was surprised…
Read MoreFacing a New Year With Eternity in Mind
One of my favourite cartoons from a pastor’s magazine had “For God so loved the world” graffitied onto a building. The caption below said, “Evandelism.” Well, we don’t encourage painting…
Read MoreThe Story Behind “Silent Night”
The moment you step off the train, you may think you’re in a fairy tale. And you’ll be close. The village of Oberndorf, Austria, is quaint and spotless, its people…
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