We are living in dangerous times. That fact is undeniable as the evidence is in abundance. However, God’s people face other dangers of which most people are not aware. Our present-day society is a polarizing force. Politics, religion, and the … [Read more...]

In Proverbs 27:17 we are told that “as iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” A quick reading of that proverb may make us think that it is a license to correct others in the Body of Christ. But if we meditate on it, the … [Read more...]

Is there a remedy for the discouragement that one can feel when staying aware of all the negativity that is put forth as news every day? Is there a pill that can relieve the stress and gloom that can settle in one’s mind? Perhaps there are drugs … [Read more...]

How important are relationships within the Body of Christ? This question is prompted by the state of affairs in what we broadly refer to as “the world.” The world is a generic term for planet earth and all life on it, including human civilization. … [Read more...]

Myth There is a bill that just went into effect in Canada last week that is being called a “conversion therapy ban”. Its focus is on traditional biblical sexuality, which is now being labeled as a myth – a false idea. According to civil law, … [Read more...]

Cultural Relativism As ethical and cultural attitudes change, it is difficult to keep up with the terminology used to label the shifts. We have become accustomed to what is labelled “multiculturalism”, as it has impacted our societies. This is where … [Read more...]

Great Things Someone once said, “True worth is doing each day some little good, not dreaming of great things to do by and by.” How true it is! We might think that the “great things”, that we can conjure up in our own minds and turn our focus to, will … [Read more...]

Keep the Big Picture World events, if viewed in isolation, can produce myopic vision which concentrates on issues and perceived causes. It is easy to get caught up in these causes and to look for solutions in the here and now. The year 2022 is … [Read more...]

The Day of One’s Death Few things in life can rival the birth of a child. It is an occasion of great joy for what the future might hold for that precious life. What will he or she look like as the years go by and even more intriguing, is what will … [Read more...]

Maturity Every day we read or hear about troubling events involving actions that don’t seem to make much sense. Adult people doing things that defy understanding. One is inclined to ask, “What were they thinking?” And what they were thinking seems … [Read more...]