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September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026

The Full Armor

“Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) Those of us who have experienced cold Canadian winters know how important it is to dress warm. I recently bought a parka and was eager to try it out on one of the coldest days. It was minus 43 degrees C, with a 50 km/h north wind. I called a friend of mine who also enjoys going for walks on cold days. After bundling up, […]

September 29, 2026

September 29, 2026

Who Is He?

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) Last year, a friend asked me to write a song about a man I didn’t know. He figured that it wouldn’t be hard to put something together, but I was at a total loss for words, not knowing anything about him. So, I made a bunch of phone calls, sent a few emails, and asked lots of questions to find out all I could about this unintroduced stranger. I found out he was 87 years old, a USMC veteran (Vietnam), commercial fisherman, […]

September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

Trust or Fear

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) We face choices every single day, every hour. Will I get up, or sleep five more minutes? Will I wear this outfit, or that one? Should I return their phone call, or wait another day? We’re faced with choices constantly. Sometimes they can be life-altering, and we don’t want to make the wrong decision. For example, there may be an opportunity for a […]

September 27, 2026

September 27, 2026

The Right Hand of God

“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) Do you ever wonder how God hears each and every one of the billions of prayer requests that are sent to Him each and every day? The God of the Bible is able to do this because He is our Creator. He is all-powerful. We cannot confine God to our physical realm. If we could do that, then He wouldn’t really be God, would He? He is supremely powerful. He created our […]

September 26, 2026

September 26, 2026

Legacy Left Behind

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) My parents, who are my heroes, have left their temporary home to live in their forever home that their hearts longed for . . . Heaven. They left behind a legacy of loving and serving others. My parents showed me how to love and give to others with a willing heart. They had a quiet […]

September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026

Why Wisdom?

“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) Julie Redwing wants to attend the party after her school’s North City High Eagles team finally prevailed over their principal rival, East County Pythons. “I must say no, Julie,” says Rita, her mother, as she places their dinner plates on the table. “You know how those parties turn out—drinking, drugs, and all kinds of other things.” “Please, Mama. I’ll be the only one in our senior class stuck at home! Just because you’re a grownup doesn’t mean you know everything!” “My answer […]

September 24, 2026

September 24, 2026

Beautiful Love

“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV) Even after I became a follower of Christ, there were years that I wandered aimlessly. I was useless to God. I often would tell people, “I love to talk about […]

September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026

Beautiful Li’l Mama

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV) I asked my “Beautiful Li’l Mama,” who is a respected elder, “What is something that you would like to tell our people?” She paused and gathered her thoughts, and this is what she shared with me: “I want our people to know that all those awful things that happened to us in residential schools were done by people who claimed to represent God, but they weren’t. God didn’t do those things to us—it was […]

September 22, 2026

September 22, 2026

I Knew Better!

“But God, who is rich in mercy . . . made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” Ephesians 2:4a,5b (NKJV) I knew better when I bought the coat. I got stuck in it while trying it on, but my sisters convinced me it was quite stylish. Surely I’d figure out the tricky belt clasp. The trouble came the first day I wore it. I stepped out of the car and couldn’t move. The belt was caught in the closed door, and I was pinned to the car! No problem. I would just undo the belt. […]