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God Help Us

Re-blog from Dan Bolin, Refueling in Flight Ministries A cadre of young children gathered sticks and branches to construct a fortress along a stream that meanders through a park near our home. A strong wind could have toppled the structure but for the children, it was their safe and secure hiding place. We all longContinue reading “God Help Us”

The Greatest Of These Is Love

Love is much more than an emotion. It is an action, a decision, a choice, a verb and a commitment. We would have a healthier conception of love if we understood that love, like parenting or friendship, is a feeling that expresses itself in action. To love is to feel and act lovingly. “A newContinue reading “The Greatest Of These Is Love”

Divine Coincidence; a Godwink

Those moments when things just seem to happen in the right way while we know that God is orchestrating the details. The Cambridge Dictionary defines coincidence as: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unlikely and surprising. I have also heard it calledContinue reading “Divine Coincidence; a Godwink”

Jesus Loved the 215

Every year for National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, I write a blog based on Widjiitiwin being an Ojibwe word meaning fellowship. There is such rich heritage in the teachings of our indigenous peoples. This year what stands out so clearly is the injustice of the discovery of 215 children buried in a mass graveContinue reading “Jesus Loved the 215”

Father’s Day – Sunday, June 20

I’m quite certain that I didn’t I fully understood my Dad until our first child was born… but in that moment, I realized my Dad had spent my entire life protecting me, providing for me, teaching me, guiding me, exposing me to different experiences, people, places and the world. We did things together, made things,Continue reading “Father’s Day – Sunday, June 20”

Edward Kimball Who?

Once of my favourite quotes has always been, “you can count the number of seeds in an apple, but you cannot count the number of apples in a seed” or trees for that matter. I have often used this quote to talk about the potential of our camp ministry to campers and staff alike. WeContinue reading “Edward Kimball Who?”

Psalm 23 Explained

Psalm 23 A psalm of David. The Lord is my Shepherd (that’s relationship) I shall not want (that’s supply) He makes me to lie down in green pastures (that’s rest) He leads me beside the still waters (that’s refreshment) He restores my soul (that’s healing) He leads me in the paths of righteousness (that’s guidance)Continue reading “Psalm 23 Explained”

What Would First Century Christians Say About the Church Today?

After the stoning of Stephen (the first Christian martyr), Acts 8:1 goes on to explain that “On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria”. When persecution (v.4) broke out, “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever theyContinue reading “What Would First Century Christians Say About the Church Today?”

Enamoured by Current Culture?

Don’t be enamoured by the current culture. This feels a lot like the issues the church is facing today. We seem to want to be so close to what the world does without crossing whatever the line is at the time. Have we forgotten what the standard is for the Christian life? I don’t meanContinue reading “Enamoured by Current Culture?”

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Moms are a very important person in our lives. Show your mom appreciation & honour this Mothers Day. Exodus 20:12 says, “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Here are a few ways you can honour your mom this mother’s day. First, remember toContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!!”