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God Knows

“O LORD, You have examined my heart and know everything about me.” — Psalm 139:1 (NLT) There is something deeply comforting about those two simple words: God knows. Life often leaves us with questions that have no easy answers. We … Continue reading

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Lessons From the Life of Jonah

“The Lord gave this message to Jonah… ‘Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.’”— Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) Jonah is one of the Bible’s … Continue reading

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The Problem With Grumbling

“Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.” — Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Grumbling seems … Continue reading

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Standing Against Anti-Semitism

A Biblical Response to Hatred Against the Jewish People The headlines are troubling. Around the world—and even here in Canada—anti-Semitism has been increasing. Jewish schools have required greater security. Synagogues have been vandalized. Jewish families have faced harassment simply because … Continue reading

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30 Ways God Provides for His People in the Bible

From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem “The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give them their food as they need it.” — Psalm 145:15 (NLT) One of the most encouraging themes in the Bible … Continue reading

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Sleeping in Chains: What Peter’s Peace Teaches Us About Trusting God

“The night before Peter was to be placed on trial, he was asleep, fastened with two chains between two soldiers. Others stood guard at the prison gate. Suddenly, there was a bright light in the cell, and an angel of … Continue reading

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Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading

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25 Reasons Why I’m Proud To Be A Canadian

“He determines the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings.” — Daniel 2:21 Having traveled to more than 70 countries across six continents, I have seen some of the world’s greatest cities, most breathtaking landscapes, … Continue reading

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading

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