If you're like us, you've been struggling with a whole range of emotions over the last several weeks. This includes anger due to all the crazy goings on in the world at large. Alf and I had both been quite crabby and couldn't shake our disposition. Then today - oh TODAY - the news has just been horrific! The Iran … [Read more...]
Redeemed
What does it mean to be redeemed? What is Christian redemption? re·deem verb re·deem \ri-ˈdēm\ - past tense: redeemed; past participle: redeemed 1 - a : to buy back : REPURCHASE b : to get or win back 2 - to free from what distresses or harms: as a : to free from captivity by payment of ransom b : to extricate … [Read more...]
Looking to Jesus
Looking to Jesus Hebrews 12:2 It is always the Holy Spirit's work to turn our eyes away from self to Jesus. But Satan's work is just the opposite; he is constantly trying to make us look at ourselves instead of Christ. He insinuates, "Your sins are too great for pardon; you have no faith; you do not repent … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day!
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are … [Read more...]
In You
In You I put my hope in You I lay my life in the palm of your hand I'm constantly drawn to You Lord In ways I cannot comprehend It's the Creator calling the created The Maker beckoning the made The bride finding what she's always waited for When we find ourselves that day In You where the hungry feast at … [Read more...]
Keep Recognizing Jesus
…Peter…walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid… Matthew 14:29-30 The wind really was boisterous and the waves really were high, but Peter didn’t see them at first. He didn’t consider them at all; he simply recognized his Lord, stepped out in … [Read more...]
And I Will Give You Rest
Matthew 11:28. Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Here is the gracious invitation of the gospel in which the Saviour’s tears and smiles were blended, as in a covenant rainbow of promise. “Come:” he drives none away: he calls them to himself. His favourite word is, “Come.” Not-go … [Read more...]
Let All of Creation
Psalm 148 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the … [Read more...]
A Mighty Man of God
A mighty man of God. What traits does the person who God uses have? Can you and I be effectively used by God? What sort of person does God use? According to R. A. Torrey, such a person was Dwight Lyman Moody (1837-1899). Moody left a continuing legacy. You can read his story HERE. Torrey observes that Moody … [Read more...]
Fishers of Men
What does it mean to be 'fishers of men'? The phrase “fishers of men” was spoken by Jesus when He was calling two of His disciples, Simon Peter and Andrew, to follow Him. “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, … [Read more...]
