How to Navigate Through Life’s Rough Waters (Part 2)

If you could use some inspiration and motivation to anchor your life in God’s Word, you should read Daws, the biography of Dawson Trotman.  His life story shows the stability and strength God gives to those who saturate their hearts…

How to Navigate Through Life’s Rough Waters (Part 1)

I don’t have to tell you life is not exactly smooth sailing right now.  Internationally, the waters are choppy and chaotic.  Closer to home, we feel storm tossed by rising prices and falling stock markets.  It’s hard to stay steady…

Resource Spotlight: Help with Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel

Some of the richest parts of the Old Testament can be some of the most difficult to understand. I'm talking about the prophetic books written by Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. In these powerful books, we get to know God in…

A Gift for the Heart of your Pastor

"Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life" (Proverbs 4:23). This verse brings an important reminder to everyone of us: the condition of our hearts will determine the calibre of our lives. If that's…

Tips for Teachers:  How to Get People Listening

As preachers and teachers, we need to earn the interest of our listeners rather than assume they are interested. I realize the word “earning” may not qualify as one of your favourite words. Afterall, we preach a gospel of grace.…

When You Feel Like Quitting: Learning from Jeremiah

The prophet Jeremiah wasn’t a quitter, but there were days he wanted to quit. Read what he lived through over the course of his forty-year ministry and you will understand why he wanted to resign. God gave him one of…

Wise Men (and Women) Still Worship Him (Revisited)

Each Christmas I revisit Matthew’s account of the Magi who came to worship the infant Christ.  Here's a repost of a devotional reflection and original song based on what we can learn from the Magi about worshipping Jesus. “Where is…

Praise and Prayer Update (November 16, 2024)

As we finish up a very full week, I want to give thanks to God and express my gratitude to all of you who read these updates and make a point to pray for the requests I highlight. In the…