Our forgetfulness and God’s faithfulness
Church bulletin: It happens to me quite often. I have a thought, perhaps something I must do, a point for a sermon, a comment I want to make, then I …
In praise of devotional books
Church bulletin: Devotional books often seem to get a bad rap. Even the term “devotional” is derided – the connation being that of sentimentality. The heart may be warmed but …
To answer or not to answer
Church bulletin: Prov 26:4-5, “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him. (5) Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise …
Why did Jesus heal?
Church bulletin: Well known are the healings of blind Bartimaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, the paralyzed man lowered into a house through the roof, and the raising …
In defence of heaven
Church bulletin: The ultimate end of our faith is the new heavens and the new earth and to be present with Christ for eternity. It is often said that the …
Among the lepers
Church bulletin: Sometimes people withdraw from society for health reasons – it could be for the sake of their own health or for the sake of others. In the current …
The Christian race
Church bulletin: The apostle Paul likens the Christian faith to a race. 1 Cor 9:24, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one …
Righteousness that is not righteous; wisdom that is not wise
Church bulletin: The scriptures exhort us to hunger and thirst after righteousness. We are to pursue knowledge and wisdom with the vigour of a man hunting for silver and gold. …
Did Jesus have faith?
Church bulletin: We always say that Christ is our example in all things, and by grace we are being conformed to His image. But what exactly does this mean and …
The restless poet
Church bulletin: In her poems, Emily Dickinson expressed much about faith and her struggles with doubt. It is common for people today to speak of being spiritual while rejecting religion. …