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Take Courage: He Is Here

In Gospel of Mark 6, the disciples are straining at the oars in the middle of the night. The wind is against them. They are exhausted. And then they see something that terrifies them even more than the storm — … Continue reading

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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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When God Speaks: Lessons from Job

For 37 chapters, Job cries out. He pleads for answers. He demands justice. He wants God to explain why a righteous man is suffering so deeply. And then—finally—God speaks. But God does not answer Job the way Job expects. Instead … Continue reading

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When Faith Steps Out of the Boat

Matthew 14 tells one of the most human, relatable moments in the Gospels: Peter stepping out of the boat and trying to walk on water. The disciples are in a storm, straining at the oars, exhausted and afraid. In the … Continue reading

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Why Are You Afraid? You Have So Little Faith!”

There are moments in the Gospels when Jesus asks questions that cut straight to the heart. This is one of them. “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples while they were … Continue reading

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A Confident Heart in Uncertain Times

These days, uncertainty seems to be everywhere—costs keep climbing, the world feels tense, health concerns surprise us, and everything keeps shifting. But none of this is new. David, who penned Psalm 57, faced deep uncertainty too. He was hiding in … Continue reading

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The Name of the Lord Is a Strong Fortress

A Refuge in Uncertain Times “The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;the godly run to Him and are safe.”— Proverbs 18:10 (NLT) In every generation, people have faced trouble—wars, disease, disappointment, betrayal, and loss. While times and technology … Continue reading

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Jesus Passing By: When God Feels Distant but Is Closer Than Ever

One of the most intriguing details in the Gospel of Mark is found in Mark 6:48: “He saw that they were in serious trouble, rowing hard and struggling against the wind and waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus … Continue reading

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Peace In The Storm

Have you ever been in the middle of a storm? I remember, as a kid, going fishing with my dad. We were out in a small boat, in a large inlet off the coast of British Columbia, when a storm … Continue reading

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Unexpected Storms!

A few years back, Calgary had a freak snow storm in September that dumped over 25 cm (10 inches) of wet, heavy snow on the city. It didn’t bother me much, I work at home. But, it decimated the leafy tree population … Continue reading

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