We often idealize the New Testament church portraying it a a perfect gathering of men and women of various ages who all got along well and were focused on Christ alone. Someone any interpersonal conflicts we face seem “unChristian” “unbiblical” and “un-New Testament” (if that’s a word.)But don’t forget Philippians 4 and Acts [...]
Entries from May 2007
May 28, 2007
This Is The Day
We have sung a newer version of “This Is The Day that the Lord has made” at Calvary Baptist the last few weeks. With a different rhythm, a few different words and a more contemporary style, the song appears to be “catching on.”But is either the original chorus or this latest version [...]
May 26, 2007
The Sins of The Fathers
Last night we had a wonderful time with a young couple just married 1 year. We were reflecting with them on “family traits” and in particular “sin patterns.” In Exodus 20 as God gave the 10 commandments He indicated to Moses that the sins of the fathers extend to the 3rd [...]
May 24, 2007
The Blessing of Swallowing
Tuesday night at Calvary Baptist’s prayer meeting a dear brother (Harry Grant) reminded us of the blessing of being able to swallow food. He has had difficulty in swallowing for some time and finally ended up at the doctor’s. After a fairly minor medical procedure he can now swallow food easily [...]
May 22, 2007
Holiness…
“Pursue holiness…without which noone will see the Lord…” This exhortation from Hebrews 12 is not presented as optional. Holiness is something we sing about, write about, talk about, etc…. but is it something we pursue?I am always impressed by people who are devoted. I see golfers who awaken [...]
May 21, 2007
Christian Cannibalism
My daughter Jane was driving me yesterday to a church where I have been preaching in the A.M. services since April 1st. On our way there she asked “What are you preaching on this morning, Dad?” “Biting, Devouring, Destroying One Another is the title,” I replied. “I’m preaching on Christian [...]
May 17, 2007
Homeward Bound – The Incredible Journey!
This afternoon my wife and I will be homeward bound. At least we’re headed to Northern Ontario, Thornloe-to be precise, the area where I was born and raised. It’s been 3 years since we moved from our family farm to Oshawa, where God has brought us into a new chapter of our [...]
