There are a number of factors that must be created and nurtured in in order to foster intimacy in any relationship. This is true in relationship with God, family members, friends or spouse. A foundational factor is honour. Let’s consider one of the most basic relationships on earth. You are...

Our consideration for parents yesterday launches us right into that topic from the other side of the coin. Did you know that if you are a parent, you will be one of the major influences in your son or daughter’s propensity for intimacy? Research and science tell us that when children learn...

When I, Doug, was in Grade 8, my math teacher told my parents and I that I should take the general level math program in high school instead of advanced math.  He said, advanced math would be too hard for me and I shouldn’t plan on going to university.  Had I listened to that teacher,...

I love the parking lots at Costco, one of the big warehouse stores now quite popular in Canadian cities. There are lines drawn on the pavement that are intended to show you exactly where to park your car, and then there are extra lines that marks off the space that allow you to open the door...

When wolves attack sheep, they do it in packs. They methodically select one sheep and try to lure it away from the safety of the herd. They look for the wounded or stray sheep to raise the odds of success. The sheep goes down and the wolves are satisfied…until the next opportunity. There are...