August 14-19
Camp Meeting in Blaubeuren, Germany
August 17-28
Bible Course in Edmonton, AB
September 5-6
Church Conference in Edmonton, AB
Joy is real. You would expect to find an article about joy on a page for children or youth, wouldn’t you? Somehow, the idea prevails that joy belongs mainly to the young. Really? Why should […]
“ ‘Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; “for Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song; He also has become my salvation.” ’ Therefore with joy you will draw […]
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit, one of the most precious fruits that a healthy spiritual tree bears. The world knows nothing of the real joy that true Christianity holds within it. The soul […]
“That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:16 God’s plan […]
What do you think of when you hear or read the word “holiness”? I don’t know what you’re thinking, but many people are terrified at the thought of the coming judgment, God’s all-consuming holiness, and […]
In the dark of night, a young man crept slowly and quietly toward the steps of his parents’ house. He pulled a small key from one of his pockets. With it, he unlocked the door […]
An older brother from our congregation was admitted to hospital. After various investigations, his condition was deemed serious, and he was transferred to hospice care. Everyone knows what that means. I set out to visit […]
“For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized […]
“Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you: but if I depart, I will […]
It was in a hospital. The head nurse had seen both young and old struggling in the agony of pain and the fear deep within their souls. She had observed people from all walks of […]
Recently, I was driving with a friend in West Texas, and we drove by a building that had been started, but never finished. As I have traveled throughout the world, I have often seen buildings […]
Paul prays: “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” (Philippians 3:10) The event of Jesus’ resurrection certainly occupied a significant […]
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12) A wonderfully glorious and beautiful day has dawned over Jerusalem. In the surrounding barley fields, the […]
Christ is alive in the world, but that is not enough. He must arise in our hearts! Years ago, the director of Manchester College in Oxford published a series of lectures entitled “The Lost Radiance […]
In last month’s publication, we began our series on our identity in Christ. Our first lesson was on self-esteem, which is defined as: “the manner in which we evaluate ourselves. It is our internal assessment […]
“Why do people get married nowadays?” Nicholas paused for a moment. He didn’t want to eavesdrop, but he found the question intriguing. “There are so many divorces. Is it even worth getting married?” said a […]
No ship leaves port with the goal of sinking. No train sets off expecting to derail at some point. No one embarks on a trip with the intention of losing their life far from home. […]
People who wish to find the secret of a happy marriage usually prioritize their own happiness. Of course, they want everyone in the family to be happy, but primarily they want a good relationship for […]
The foundation of God is endangered in our time. A writer asked whether marriage still has a place in today’s society. Many people assume that faithfulness within marriage is unsustainable and has therefore become obsolete. […]
Long gone are the years when the children were little. Back then, the house was filled with children’s laughter, with sleepless nights when they were ill, with toys they preferred to bring into the living […]
