We are called to be spiritual not mystical
Church bulletin: Christians are by definition spiritual people. If we are not spiritual, we are not Christian. What do I mean by spiritual? Spirituality is the point of contact between …
The blessing of getting older
Church bulletin: I caught a glimpse of a woman being interviewed on TV the other day – I assume an actress. While I only saw the interview for a moment, …
Reflections from a trip away
Church bulletin: For numerous reasons including Covid and changes to our family situation, I haven’t been away with ministry for a while. At the beginning of March, I was able …
From deconstruction to reconstruction
Church bulletin: Apparently, deconstructing faith is all the rage. It has become something of a pastime for Christians to deconstruct (re-examine) their faith and as a consequence give it up. …
Does the Bible teach generational curses?
Church bulletin: Exodus 20:4-5, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that …
Can we please stop talking about Jesus
Church bulletin: Shock! Horror! Gasp! What kind of pastor would say such a thing. It’s not what you think. In my opinion, the way some Christians speak of the Saviour …
Rejoicing in a difficult world
Church bulletin: There is much in this world to drag us down. Wars and rumours of war are nothing new, but having reports and images thrust daily into our consciousness …
Shelf-examination
Church bulletin: Not self-examination, but shelf-examination. What did you read in 2023 that was particularly helpful, enjoyable, rewarding. Hopefully we have been able to do some reading over the last …
The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith provides distinctives, not a destination
Church bulletin: How thankful we should be for the historic creeds and confessions of the Christian church. They are an excellent help to understand, promote, and defend Biblical truth. We …
Daily bread
Church bulletin: “Give us this day our daily bread.” When I became a Christian and I heard this part of the Lord’s Prayer, it didn’t seem to have any relevance …