We can put a lot of words to explain why we celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But Paul put it perfectly, roughly 2000 years ago as he wrote to the church in Corinth. This is taken from 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, NET. “For I passed on to you as of first importance what…
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Hope for Peace
A very wise man posted a comment on my Facebook page recently. He said “Can you imagine life without hope?” I remembered reading this from Romans 5… Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have also obtained access into this…
What to do?
What do you do when you’re staying at home with minimal contact outside your lovely wife? Since she’s occupied doing other things necessary for the continued operation of the household, I decided to read a book. But, not just any book, and not just to myself. I decided to read “The Biggest Story” by Kevin…
Hope in the Incarnate Word of God
From Athanasius’ “On the Incarnation”
The ultimate painkiller
My mother of almost 60 years died tonight. Well, her body died anyway. She actually took one last shallow breath here on earth and and took her next breath in heaven. The change was so subtle we didn’t even see it happen, and had to get the nurse in to verify. One moment she was…
It Is Not Death to Die!
We’ve had two long-suffering saints from our church unlock the door that set them free from mortal years over the last couple of weeks. Henri Malan captured the hope that is ours in Christ in this song. If you can read the text or listen to the song without tears of joy coming to your…
Merry Christmas!
“Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift!” As we give gifts to those we love this year, let’s stop and thank God for the gift He gave us – His only Son, born to be our Savior. “…you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” “For God…
Coming Again!
Way back in 1957, When I was just a wee little lad, John Peterson wrote the words and music to this song. Marvelous message we bring, Glorious carol we sing, Wonderful word of the King – Jesus is coming again! (Chorus) Coming again, Coming again; Maybe morning, maybe noon, Maybe evening and maybe soon! Coming…