On Trial

I faced a judge this week—not for my own transgressions but for the transgressions of another.     I had gone on her behalf and now the moment of decision had come.
As I sat in traffic court in Markham on Tuesday I thought of how many spiritual illustrations are reflected in such a setting.
One officer asked another, [...]

Grace Church – Don Mills

In recent weeks I have been meeting with 2 Seminary students, Glen Zeidler and Jacob Nuh who are now serving the Lord at Grace Church, Don Mills.
Please pray for wisdom for these younger leaders who are seeking the blessing and direction of God on the ministry to which He has called them.
Take a look at [...]

Thanks Mt Pleasant

A special thank you to Mt Pleasant Road Baptist Church and Pastor Lucien Atchale for allowing me to be the Master of Ceremonies for a wonderful tribute to Mr. Bob Shaker.   Mr. Shaker, whose Reformation Book Service, provided solid theological resources and “no fluff” to the Greater Toronto area for many years was honored in [...]

Dr. Fred Winters – American Pastor dies last Sunday

First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois posted this report on their website after the death of their pastor…….
On Sunday, March 8, 2009, a little after our 8:15 service began, a man entered First Baptist Church and fired several gunshots at our Senior Pastor, Dr. Fred Winters. [...]

Inspiring Women – April 4th Conference

My amazing wife Ruth (since October 1983) is moving forward in plans for another “Inspiring Women” conference.    April 4th, Miss Rachel Tulloch will be the featured speaker under the theme “A Learned Mind.”   Go to Toronto Baptist Seminary’s website for more information.
Rachel Tulloch serves God with Ravi Zacharias Ministries here in Toronto.  She gave 2 [...]

Miscelaneous Reflections from the Toronto Star

I don’t often read the newspaper, though occasionally I glance at headlines.   I do keep up-to-date with radio and TV news.    But yesterday I picked up the Toronto Star.   Here are a few thoughts from articles in Section A.  My thoughts are in italics.
1) “I love him and I want the whole world to know [...]

When Politicians Approve Prayers

Dr. Al Mohler has written an interesting blog entitled “This Prayer Approved By The White House?” .    What role does the Obama administration think it occupies in the world?
Yet before Canadians become ‘American bashers’ once again, take another look at The Calgary Sun’s article from December 1998.   Note the title   …..  Christ’s Name Banned [...]

I Am Not Skilled To Understand

The opening words of a wonderful hymn “I am not skilled to understand” which has also been reintroduced in a new style to today’s generation contains great text.   God has reminded me of this truth in recent days.
I am not skilled to understand what God has willed, what God has planned.
I only know at [...]