There’s a rather cheap saying that gets thrown around once in a while when we’re feeling burdened. “God will never give you more than you can handle.” It’s not true. Often burdens in life feel way beyond what we can handle. Right? But take heart…. it’s not without purpose. God gives us burdens not because … More Burdened Beyond?
Most religions understand, and often accept, the concept of God.Some deny Him or redefine Him, but overall God (or gods) is a common cultural theme. Many religions also acknowledge Jesus……considering Him to be a good man, a wise and moral instructor, maybe even a prophet,and even in some cases, one who creates. But no other … More The Christmas Decision
Two years ago, I wrote this poem thinking that if various books and movies were being cut and cancelled, it would only be a matter of time before the Bible ended up on that same chopping block. With the recent condemnation of the Bible by Quebec Liberal politician Marc Miller, it seems that he — … More The Bible… a next cut?
Suffering has a way of shaking us to the core. When it hits close to home, we might find ourselves asking why.Why the suffering? Why the loss, why the sickness, ….the death? The Bible doesn’t leave us alone here.It tells us that suffering is not random…. but it’s part of God’s redemptive work. It’s meant … More Why Do We Suffer?
In our culture…. with an apparent obsession with death, amplified in October, …. there is a serious case of missing the point. The only death worth celebrating is the death of Jesus Christ. Because He has conquered it. He came that we may have life and have it abundantly. Repent and believe. “Death is swallowed … More What’s to Celebrate in Death?
Many have paid their respects and given great honor to Charlie Kirk. And rightly so. I’ve been blessed by him, hearing his dialogue through countless clips and stories. Youth especially looked up to him, and we’ve all been shaken by his death. He was unique…. brilliant, quick on the microphone, and incredibly discerning. He listened … More What If We Didn’t Wait Until Someone Died?
Look at the map. Our country is a dry and weary land. And it is literally burning.We are under the judgment of holy God. And what do we cry? “Climate change!”When we need to be crying, “God, forgive us!” Climate change is devious and deceptive. The new religion. With man at the center. We are … More Drought, Fires, Burning… Canada is Being Shaken
Canadians are known for being nice.Polite. Agreeable. Friendly. But let’s face it… our so-called “niceness” is often just a cover. We’ve used it to avoid hard conversations.To stay silent when truth is needed.To ignore injustice…. in our churches, our government, and even in our families. We say “sorry” in the grocery aisle but shrug at … More The Niceness Delusion
Have ever been confronted like that? Not in an inquisitive way but in a derogatory way. Like hey, you’re a Christian? You’re not perfect! And your track record… it’s pathetic. Wait. Pause right there. First off, perfection is not something we’re capable of; it’s obtained for us… through Jesus. Second, you are in good company. … More You… A Christian? Seriously.
The other day I came across a post that claimed, “the Evolutionary Theory has mountains of evidence to support it.” I was curious. These “mountains”……do they stand for or against? I decided to go to AI, Chat GPT4.0 and inquire. My opening question… What is some of that evidence? ChatGPT said: When people refer to … More Mountains of Evidence for Evolution
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