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February 22, 2026

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February 22, 2026

When Forgiveness Seems Too Hard

“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:25 (NKJV) She (we’ll call her Sarah) and her friend Maya have been close chums since elementary school. They were more like sisters than friends. Then Sarah finds out that Maya has ditched her for a new crowd. Sarah is hurt. Angry. And vows to spread nasty rumors about her “friend” to avenge the betrayal! Sarah’s inner voice—which is the way God sometimes speaks to us—tells her to open her Bible. Sarah searches the concordance […]

February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

No Condemnation

“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.” Romans 8:1-2 (NLT) These verses are meaningful to me as a follower of Christ because, when I sin, not only does Jesus forgive me when I ask Him, but I also belong to Him! Although this does not give me permission to keep on deliberately sinning, He has freed me from the power of sin because of His Spirit in me. His Spirit […]

February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026

Is Your Anchor Holding?

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.” Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) Several years ago, I worked on a packer boat. We transferred west coast salmon from fish collectors to the cannery. In the bay one day the captain gave orders to lower the ship’s anchor. Down went the anchor, then followed the chain, and then the cable. The anchor picked up speed, so the captain said to apply the brake to slow it down, but the brake failed. Down went the anchor, picking up speed. Then, to […]

February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

To Future Generations

“Therefore, let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (ESV) “The greatest legacy one can pass onto one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith,” wrote Billy Graham. Growing up, every Sunday my father would tackle the old familiar obstacle course of getting us up and ready for church. They say, “Each day has enough trouble of its own,” and I’m certain we doubled the task for dad those particular […]

February 17, 2026

February 17, 2026

Free Boosting!

“Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35b (NIV) Christmas had always been a time for me to “get” things. Right from my first memories of toy trucks under the tree, it’s been that way. I remember the Christmas when I decided to do it different . . . In Canada we have Kijiji (it’s like Craigslist), where I posted an ad: “Free Boosting. Anytime, anywhere around Calgary. Just call me! Merry Christmas!” I added a picture of some booster cables, gassed up the old Jeep 4×4, and started to fi eld the calls […]

February 16, 2026

February 16, 2026

Wait Upon the Lord

“He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV) I have been recently meditating on this scripture, especially as I look around and see the increase of sin and death. People are dying and losing heart from all the losses we face […]

February 15, 2026

February 15, 2026

Carried by the Wind

“That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine.” Ephesians 4:14 (NKJV) An Inuit man told me how he and his friend, while they were fishing, suddenly found themselves adrift on ice. The ice had broken off closer to land. Early in the winter the ice on Hudson Bay does not cover the whole area. It breaks up with the wind and then freezes again. The ice surface is very rough. These two men were fishing when they noticed that they were slowly drifting away from land. They rushed back, […]

February 14, 2026

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February 14, 2026

When You Doubt God’s Forgiveness

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart—these, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 (NKJV) Whether you were saved at age 12, or accepted Christ as your Savior as an adult, you may have sinned many times since then. Your sins may be so terrible that they lead you to despair and cause you to believe that there is no way God will ever forgive you. You may wonder if you are still saved. But what does Scripture say about God’s forgiveness? The disciple Peter asked Jesus to call to him as […]

February 13, 2026

February 13, 2026

Praying for Our Kids

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 (NIV) Did you ever wake up at night and couldn’t go back to sleep? You tossed and turned, but sleep wouldn’t come. Sometimes when that happens, I realize that I can make good use of that time, so I start to pray. Usually, the first ones that come to mind are my kids. I wonder where they’re at, and I pray about that. I wonder how they’re doing, and I pray about that. I wonder if they […]