Whenever someone dies unexpectedly it can be counted on that some kind soul will say, “Well, I guess it was just his time to go.” This is supposed to be a comfort to the bereaved family. How is this going to make the tragic loss of a loved one easier to bear? Shall they cancel … Continue reading “It was just his time to go”
Faith and life
What about Sunday, then?
If we cannot claim the sabbath commandment as our reason, then why do we do go to church on Sunday? The Bible doesn’t tell us when to eat, when to go to bed or when to get up. Yet we know that we need to do all those things for the health of our physical … Continue reading What about Sunday, then?
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy … Continue reading Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
WWJD is the Wrong Question
In His Steps, first published in 1897, is Charles Sheldon’s tale of the transformation of the fictional town of Raymond when people began to ask “What would Jesus do?” Many of us have read it. It sounds inspiring, doesn’t it? The Bible is read, powerful prayers are offered up, good things happen. However, when answers … Continue reading WWJD is the Wrong Question
Spirit, Water, and Blood
“And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.” (1 John 5:8) The water, blood and Spirit can all be seen in the consecration of Aaron, at the very beginning of the organized worship of the people of Israel. In Exodus … Continue reading Spirit, Water, and Blood
No room for a Saviour in evolution
I have felt considerable disappointment over the past year to read in both Christianity Today and the Christian Research Journal that they appear to be capitulating to the reigning Darwinian dogma. Both have published articles upholding the belief that the world is millions of years old and that life existed on earth for a very … Continue reading No room for a Saviour in evolution
Are we accumulating friends or enemies?
I once read this statement and it has stuck in my mind: "Friends may come and friends may go, but enemies accumulate." It was probably said by some famous person or by a character in a famous book, but that part didn't stick. I think there are two reasons why it stuck in my mind. … Continue reading Are we accumulating friends or enemies?
Living waters or bitter waters? (Tuesday’s version)
(I wrote the first version of this late Sunday night and posted it. When I read it the next morning it sounded flat to me and I had more ideas I wanted to incorporate into it. Your comments and critiques are welcome. Tell me which version you prefer.) Way back in 1948, when I was … Continue reading Living waters or bitter waters? (Tuesday’s version)
Living waters or bitter waters? (Monday’s version)
“There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,” (Psalm 46:4). Ezekiel and the apostle John recorded visions of clear, pure, life giving water that flowed from the throne of God. Jesus told a Samaritan woman that He could give her water that would forever satisfy the thirsting of her … Continue reading Living waters or bitter waters? (Monday’s version)
“Where two or three are gathered in my name”
It is likely that in many churches this morning, someone will mention that Jesus has promised to be present wherever two or three are gathered in His name. This raises some questions in my mind. Wasn’t He present with us when we got up this morning? Wasn’t He there when we read the Bible and … Continue reading “Where two or three are gathered in my name”
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