In our last Praise and Prayer Update, I requested prayer for several upcoming teaching opportunities. I’m grateful to report that God answered prayer. Linda’s training sessions for women and for ESL leaders went very well. I also sensed God’s strength…
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Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 4)
If you are troubled by what you see going on in the world, you need to see John's vision of what's happening in heaven. Revelation 4 gives you a glimpse.
Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 3)
The letters to seven churches continue in chapter 3 with messages from the risen Lord for the congregations in Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Each of these final three letters follows a pattern similar to those found in chapter 2. Sardis…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 10, 2026)
In my devotional reading this morning, I was reminded of the importance of having others pray for us. In 2 Corinthians 1:11, Paul writes, "You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf…
Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 2)
In Revelation 2, John records messages to four of the seven churches mentioned by Jesus in 1:11: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. What Jesus says to them is highly relevant to what we need to hear today.
New Resource Page for Pastors and Preachers
We've recently added a page that provides curated content for those in ministry--especially pastors, preachers, and teachers. On this page, you'll find podcasts, articles, and sermons that seek to encourage the hearts and enhance the skills of those in ministry.…
Tuesdays in Revelation (Chapter 1)
Today, we launch into a series of weekly posts on the book of Revelation. Chapter 1 opens with a promised blessing and a stunning vision of the resurrected Lord Jesus.
Revelation: Battleground or Blessing?
It’s easy to see why people associate Revelation with “battle.” The book gives a graphic portrayal of an epic, global clash of kingdoms. But there’s another reason Revelation gets linked to battles. More than any other book in the Bible, Revelation has become a battleground for conflicting interpretations. So how can this book be a blessing for all of us?
Praise and Prayer Update (August 8, 2025)
Linda and I are back home after some weeks down in New England. We had delightful days at Rhode Island beaches with grandkids. Now we are home again for ministry opportunities here in Ontario.
Coming in September: Tuesdays in Revelation
Many Christians find the book of Revelation both fascinating and frustrating. Fascinating to read; frustrating to understand. Here's an invitation to dig in deeper to understand and apply the message of this powerful, prophetic book.