One of the greatest kings in history had one of the greatest humblings, and thereafter had one of the greatest global declarations of who God is. His name: Nebuchadnezzar. Here is his declaration: “After this time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven. My sanity returned, and I praised and worshiped the Most High … More Of God & Kings (and a majority government)
“Consider the birds.” The robin. It has arrived back in Ontario for a weeks now. In those few weeks it has endured frigid temps, frost, rain, green grass, brown grass, sunshine, snow, hail, ice pellets, cloud cover, fog, and wind. It cares not. It goes out on mission every morning…. not wondering if it will … More Resilience. Coupled with…
If God were to show up in all the fullness of His glory, we would not be able to handle it. God is too magnificent.He dwells in unapproachable light.No man can behold Him and live. Think of Moses, who had to be hidden in the cleft of a rock.Think of Isaiah, who cried out, “Woe … More Easter… The Need For The One Man
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?
Thanksgiving Day. Our hearts were heavy. Still. We had just been reminiscing about Asher and sharing some photos. Then, piercing the darkness and the tears, came a phone call to me. It was our oldest daughter, Valerie. I answered, and she was crying. For a moment I held my breath, wondering what was wrong. “Dad,” … More Tears of Grief Mingled with Tears of Joy
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.
For some time now, I’ve listened to preaching about grace. Over and over, I hear about God’s grace—His forgiveness and His love. But something is missing—something crucial. And that is, messaging that reflects the fullness of the power of God’s grace. Grace is the gift of God to us—undeserved favor, far beyond mere forgiveness. Mercy … More Are We Stripping Grace of Its Power?
We can hardly make it through a day without coming across another person or group crying out they’ve been offended. “I’m offended!” “We’re offended!” Everyone’s offended. Laws are changing. Bylaws get imposed. Safety circles are implemented. All to allow people to waffle, unoffended, in their own self imposed ideologies, to project their own little moralities … More “I’m Offended.” The Cultural Catch-all that’s Killing Us
Sometimes people end up hating Jesus because they’ve been hurt by someone who says they love Jesus. And well intended or not, many have defamed the Name of Jesus by claiming to do “good” in His Name — all the while hurting others. Do not base your opinion of Jesus solely on the actions of … More Opinion of Jesus
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