“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” 1 Thessalonians 4:13Death has often been personified as “The Grim Reaper”, who comes to call on every single person, irrespective of status, wealth or even age. With the […]
Love never ends.” 1 Corinthians 13:8Every once in a while, a powerful song will be written and performed in a way that moves the soul. On March 3, 2002 Country Music Singer George Strait performed such a song at the Houston Astrodome, and dedicated it to President George H.W. Bush and first lady, Barbara Bush, […]
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”John 3:8Wind storms such as hurricanes and tornadoes have exacted billions of dollars of damage and inflicted multitudes of casualties throughout […]
“Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” (John 12:21)The Trans-Canada Highway is a transcontinental highway system that travels through all ten provinces, all the way from the Pacific Ocean on the west coast, to the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast. The main route spans 7476 kilometres across our beautiful country. Using this glorious highway system, […]
“He has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the Word, immediately he falls away.” Matthew 13:21On the morning of August 10, 1628, the Swedish war ship Vasa set sail on her maiden voyage. Sweden was at war with Poland, and Gustavus Adolphus, the […]
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all’.” Proverbs 31:28, 29On December 6, 2005 my five brothers and I had the unenviable task of carrying to the grave, the casket that held the body of the woman who […]
“Remember Jesus Christ….” 2 Timothy 2:8We celebrate communion today, and in that celebration we testify that we belong to one another. Paul says, “we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread” (1 Cor. 10:17). Most of us have likely heard the saying that there is no perfect church […]
“For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you.” Philemon 1:7Don’t you love receiving an invitation which includes the words, “Refreshments will be provided”? We understand that to mean that snacks and drinks will be available – but the invitation […]