It would appear that a number of Christians have no idea that the Church – the fellowship of believers – is about relationships. A number of current examples come to mind. Just the other day a young man who has travelled with me overseas and worked with me in my own country wrote a text […]
It is an interesting time of the year when many secular radio stations begin to play an occasional Christmas song. And, the closer we get to December 25th the more the music is oriented towards Christmas until often in the last week all music played has a Christmas theme. In the midst of Christmas music […]
Jesus said an amazing thing in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and […]
It is almost the start of December, the month we celebrate Christmas as North American believers. The world started to “celebrate” their way – consume more and accumulate more debt – well before Halloween even arrived. It seems to me the world’s Christmas observance has been starting earlier and earlier … as I think it […]
One of my favourite passages is John 1:1-14 which is usually read out on Christmas Eve in most traditional-styled church services. In verse 14 it tells us that Jesus, born that first Christmas, was “full of grace and truth.” And, I for one am glad that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and yes forever… […]
So we talk a lot, as believers and followers of Jesus, about fellowship. Apparently it was a vital part of the early church and a main focus in the book of Acts and the ministry of the two chief apostles – Paul and Peter. Acts 2:42 states that the early church gathered daily for fellowship. […]
Sometimes I Fail to Worship As I read the Christmas stories in the four Gospels I realize how much emphasis is placed on worship Worship as a response to what God is doing Worship because of how God is touching people’s lives and changing them forever Worship because people are becoming involved in the supernatural […]
John 3:16 states: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” “Whoever” unrolls the welcome mat of heaven to humanity. “Whoever” invites the world to God. Jesus could have so easily narrowed the scope, changing “whoever” to whatever. “Whatever […]
I have not written a blog in a few days … I try not to write just for the sake of writing but to write when I have something to say and want to share. Thus last month I missed three days writing a blog and four this month. Breaking routine.? Yes! Allowing more time […]
Sometimes I Miss the Obvious There is an annoying advertisement on television for hotels.com which features a character called “Captain Obvious” He has been around since 2014 and is becoming fairly famous through his somewhat obvious comments in ads for his company Thus his name Captain Obvious Makes you wonder about comments you hear and […]