This year I’ve been doing something new in my devotional reading. I’m spending the whole year in the book of Jeremiah. Since there are 52 chapters in the book, I’m focusing attention on one chapter a week (it’s chapter 31…
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There and Back Again
Our past few months have been filled with planes, trains and automobiles. In May we were in Scotland to see our son Michael, who’s studying in Edinburgh this year. Along with celebrating his birthday, highlights of the trip were hiking…
Graduation Day–Jump for Joy
Last Saturday, April 26th, was a joyful day on the Heritage campus. Amidst much pomp, circumstance and celebration, we conferred diplomas and degrees on our college and seminary graduates. I wish I could introduce you to these men and women…
Easter Evening
The first Easter wasn’t a happy day for Jesus’ first disciples. At least it wasn't for the men who followed Jesus. It’s true they had heard Mary say she had seen the risen Lord. It’s true Peter and John had…
The Heritage Podcast
A little over a week ago, Heritage launched a new weekly podcast. The goal of it is to encourage and strengthen our alumni and friends by extending the preaching and teaching ministry of our faculty. As I have the privilege…
Eyes Wide Open
When I was a kid, I was taught to close my eyes during prayer. The voice of my Sunday school teacher still echoes in my memory: “Alright children. We’re going to pray. Everyone bow your heads and close your eyes.”…
Marriage on the Rock (not on the rocks)
This weekend, Linda and I will be at Muskoka Bible Centre to lead a Couples Retreat (http://www.muskokabiblecentre.com/). As we’ve prepared to speak at this conference, we’ve taken a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about marriage. We’ve…
Something Old. Something New.
Most of us start the New Year facing some old problems. Just because we take down last year’s calendar doesn’t mean we take away last year’s problems. That’s why, as we begin a New Year, we long for God to…
Couples Getaway
Linda and I have been asked to speak at a weekend couples retreat at Muskoka Bible Centre on January 17-19. We are looking forward to it as we have a desire to see marriages strengthened and sweetened. The theme for…
Preachers-In-Training
For the past twenty-eight years, one of the great passions of my life has been preaching God’s Word. In the past year, I’ve been privileged to add a new dimension to that passion—training others to preach God’s Word. I’m currently…
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