Some people would have us believe that scientific breakthroughs have made spiritual belief unnecessary. This is a theory the facts won’t support. If anything, modern science has revealed our need for something more than modern science! For all its benefits,…
Category: Life Lessons
From Confusion to Clarity in the Church
At Heritage College and Seminary, we exist to see Christ's church flourish--in Canada and around the world. In partnership with local churches, we do our very best to equip men and women to faithfully serve Christ, His Church, and His…
Walking with the Giants
Have you ever felt that your feet were literally in the footsteps of giant men and women of faith? While Israel is the ultimate dusty road, this summer, after reading Devotedly, The Love Letters of Jim and Betty Elliot, we…
Graduation(s) and a Memorable Trip
Linda and I have had the joy of celebrating two graduations in the past two weeks. First, on Saturday, April 27th, we rejoiced with the 70+ graduates who received certificates, diplomas, and degrees at Heritage College and Seminary. What a…
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Yesterday at the Good Friday service at Grandview Baptist Church, they showed this video reflection on "What's So Good About Good Friday?" I was impacted by it's message. I hope you will be as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzxXvEtf9D0
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 45)
Chapter 45 is one of the most intriguing chapters in the entire book. It is by far the shortest chapter in the book—only five verses long. It is intentionally not in chronological order. The previous six chapters describe the fall…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 44)
After the Jewish remnant defiantly disobeys the Lord’s message by leaving the Promised Land and settling in Egypt, the Lord sends another message through Jeremiah to them. This message along with their response is recorded in some detail in chapter…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 43)
This chapter begins as Jeremiah finishes doing what the Jewish remnant had asked him to do—reporting to them the word from the Lord about where they should go and what they should do (42:3). The opening verse of chapter 43…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 42)
Chapter 42 continues the story line that began in 40:7 and runs through the end of chapter 43. Where most of the longer narrative is filled with action and movement (assassination, battle, journey), chapter 42 stands still and records part…
Tuesdays with Jeremiah (Chapter 41)
This chapter continues to chronicle the political and spiritual collapse of the Jewish remnant left in the land after the fall of Jerusalem. Seven months into Gedaliah’s governorship, Ishmael returns to meet with Gedaliah. Ishmael, who is almost always referred…
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