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Faith Versus Fear

(Mark 5:21–43) In Gospel of Mark chapter 5, a desperate father named Jairus falls at Jesus’ feet. His little girl is dying. He begs Jesus to come. On the way, everything seems to unravel. A woman interrupts them. Time passes. … Continue reading

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God Gives Rest: A Reflection on Psalm 127:2

“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night,anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to His loved ones.” – Psalm 127:2 (NLT) We live in a culture that glorifies … Continue reading

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The Danger of Forgetting God

“They forgot the Lord their God, who had rescued them from all their enemies surrounding them.” – Judges 8:34 (NL One of the saddest patterns repeated throughout the Old Testament is this: God’s people would experience His powerful deliverance, His … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Afraid. Just Have Faith.

Fear is a powerful force. It can paralyze us, keep us from stepping into God’s best, and rob us of peace. But Jesus gives us a simple, yet profound antidote to fear: faith. In Mark 5:36, Jesus tells Jairus, whose … Continue reading

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What I’ve Learned About Fixing Small Problems

Have you ever gone on a great trip and then encountered a problem that almost wrecked all your best plans? Ten years ago, I did a 3 day, 320 km bicycle ride from Jasper, Alberta to Canmore, Alberta. What a … Continue reading

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The Power Of Worship

Have you ever read the story of when Paul and Silas were severely beaten and thrown into jail? Then they were put in an inner dungeon and their feet were put into stocks. What a terrible situation! But what they … Continue reading

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