God Chooses a Bride
Ezekiel 16 and 23. You’ve probably never heard a sermon on these chapters, and maybe you’ve never even read them. The delight God has in blessing and favouring His people,
Continue readingLike-Minded
In his letter to the Philippians, Paul urges Euodia and Syntyche to “be like-minded”, or just get along with each other. Given our tendency to complain about others in the
Continue readingThe Redeemer
The nameless “close” relative of Ruth 4 was only interested in the material wealth represented by a piece of land. He wasn’t interested in the people that belonged to the
Continue readingA Marriage Proposal
Starting from a hopeless situation, Ruth’s faithfulness to Naomi reflects God’s enduring faithfulness to His people. It results in this unusual marriage proposal from Ruth to Boaz, who in turn
Continue readingTurning Conversations, Part 2
When the conversation turns to spiritual matters, it helps to focus on the BIGS: Beginnings, Insight, the Greatest problem, and the Solution. The apostle Paul used this approach when talking
Continue readingWithstanding Attack
There is a complexity to Satan’s attacks on believers that requires us to be fully prepared if we are to successfully defend against those attacks. Winging it won’t work. Listen
Continue readingBelonging in the Local Church
Why is it important to be committed to a local church? It’s partly because only in a local church can we fulfill all the “one another” commands of the New
Continue readingTurning Conversations, Part 1
The death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus changes everything about our foundations. Christ’s resurrection gives us a new nature, a new identity, and a new way to steer the
Continue readingDaniel 12: Trust God’s Plan
God revealed many things to Daniel during his lifetime. Some had an immediate outcome, such as Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in chapter 2. Others referred to future events, such as the Jews’
Continue readingDaniel 10 & 11: Spiritual Warfare
Chapters 10 and 11 of Daniel offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at events in the spiritual realm that directly impact people in the physical world, and yet are generally unseen
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