Little children, guard yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21 With those words the apostle John ends his first letter. And this makes sense given that in the culture of the time there were plenty of false idols available, plenty of religions from which to choose. John, therefore, is applying the first and second commandments (from …
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“Dwell on these things”
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral …
Trusting God with the World
This is my sermon from this past Sunday. It reflects recent events surrounding the Truckers' Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, Canada, our government's response, and the ongoing political situation in our country. Rather than present my opinion on the matter directly, I instead try to provide some perspective for Christians. That doesn't mean I do not …
Politics, Society, and Human Nature
It's safe to say, I think, that our culture is polarized. Not only are there are strong disagreements amongst people regarding politics and various societal issues, but we seem to be less and less capable of viewing those with whom we disagree as human beings worthy of respect. Instead of thoughtful dialogue, we have media …
The Deceitful Promise of Politics
In Psalm 120:2, we read these words: Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips and from a deceitful tongue. When I read these words the other day, my mind immediately leapt to the fact that our country--Canada--is currently in the midst of a federal election campaign. Right now, all of the party leaders are …
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