Have you ever made a deal with God? Have you ever asked Him for something that you want really bad? What about when you’re in trouble? If you’re really in need of some supernatural help? It’s interesting how many people all over the world, including in the West, pray for help. When talking about spirituality,…
During times of crisis, people risk their lives to save others. But why would human beings do that? Evolutionary theory doesn’t give us a good answer. Where does survival of the fittest fit into this phenomena? Aren’t our instincts supposed to kick in? I believe the Bible has an answer.
Trinity and Salvation According to John. John was an average guy. He was a first century fisherman, working the family trade with his brother. But that all changed when he met Jesus. John left his fishing trade to become one of Jesus’ disciples. Years later, God called John to write an account of what took…
Have You Felt The Shift? Canada, like most Western countries is shifting toward a post-Christian society. Upcoming generations have been jaded by the tradition of institutional church. And with a rising immigrant population, Western Christianity is being challenged. We must evaluate and adjust our techniques in order to continue reaching the lost. These thoughts stem…
It’s a Palm Sunday tradition. On Palm Sunday, the word “Hosanna” appears in songs and readings, and the pastor generally mentions it at some point. But why is it important? Is “Hosanna” just something we say and sing on Palm Sunday out of tradition? Or does it mean something greater? Can it mean something greater? Can…
3 Truths About How We’re To Love One Another. When’s the last time you washed someone’s feet? In John 13, Jesus’ teaches a valuable lesson on servant leadership. Even though He was Lord and Master over His disciples, Jesus chose humility, washing His students’ feet. Immediately after, there’s a unique exchange between John and Jesus, that leads to…
“Church Fellowship” really means “Monthly Potluck“, right? If you grew up in an evangelical church, you were likely pitched that idea at some point. If you’re old enough, you might actually believe this statement to be true. (If so, keep reading!) Surely church fellowship is far more than a monthly potluck! But then again, what is fellowship…
4 Points To Consider “23 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 24 ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. 25 Now there were seven brothers…
Why They Must Point To Jesus. When a widow or widower finds a new partner, there’s a temptation to ignore the standards that are often set for first time marriages. Even in Christian circles, this is often the case. A pastor who emphasises the importance of the new partner’s faith may hear comments from friends or…
Learning From Jesus’ Ministry. This week we’ve been talking about how to show Biblical love as parents. Yesterday, we discussed the necessity of consequences that find in Scripture and that we need to gives for our children. But consequences are just half of showing Biblical love. Scripture teaches us a balance between consequence and compassion. Sometimes…
How To Extend the Honeymoon, When the Honeymoon’s Over. This past week, we’ve already discussed dating, courtship and engagement; and the competitions that arise between worldly principles and Jesus‘ call to protect the marriage covenant. So let’s finish our story. Our couple has (1) fought through the yoke competition and they both love Jesus more…
God Sent a Defender. If we wake up every morning, looking for validation from the people around us, it might last for a while. But eventually, at some point, we’ll be deserted by someone. You see, people have been letting each other down for a long time. And all signs indicate that we’re going to continue…