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July 8, 2023 · 6:28 am

Weekly Recap: July 3-7

Greetings from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

We’ve had a great week here already.  Celebrating Canada Day (July 1) and our July 4th Independence Day.  Greater, however, is the wonderful association we enjoy with the brethren here in the Niagara Region.  In addition to Lord’s Day worship and Wednesday evening Bible study, we’ve enjoyed Sunday dinner, a cookout, Gelato, ice cream , a wonderful Italian dinner, and today a soccer game –all of this with many of our friends and  brethren in the area. Continue reading →

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July 7, 2023 · 4:07 am

Tearing Down Strongholds

Tim Tebow and his wife, Demi, have recently been touring Greece and sharing their thoughts and adventures on facebook.

I found this post particularly insightful, practical, and applicable to my life.

“Hey guys, wanted to share another impactful place Demi and I learned about while in Greece. In the background of ancient Corinth is this mountain/hill called Acrocorinth.” Continue reading →

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July 6, 2023 · 4:06 am

The Clock is Ticking…

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Last week in London a Climate Click was unveiled and launched by King Charles III along with the London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

The clock will count down to the year 2030 when climate activists claim the world will be in serious trouble if we don’t reverse global warning by 1.5 degrees. Continue reading →

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July 5, 2023 · 4:05 am

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Two weeks ago at the Southside Lectures Russ Bowman presented a lesson simply entitled, “Train Your Children.”

It was personal. Powerful. And penetrating. It was the impassioned plea of a father who has raised his children, continues to care about them, and fervently desires for Christian parents to seriously consider their God given family responsibilities Continue reading →

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July 3, 2023 · 6:22 am

What Can Christians Do As America’s Foundations Erode?

Since tomorrow is a US holiday, Independence Day, and this past Saturday here in Ontario was Canada Day, celebrating their founding as a country, we’re taking a couple days off. But here’s a reblog from 9 years ago, that speak to issues both countries face.

Have a great 4th of July. And we’ll see you with a new post on Wednesday.

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Tomorrow is Independence Day–the day we celebrate American’s freedom from Great Britain.  On July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, 56 courageous men signed the Declaration of Independence.

While the signers held varying religious beliefs, they were believers in God. This grand document is not only a revered part of our history, but the foundation of our republic. The Declaration  has five references to God—two in the first paragraph, one in the middle, and two in the last. 

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July 1, 2023 · 4:01 am

Weekly Recap: June 25-30

Greetings from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

Our much anticipated return to Canada is now a reality.  We arrived late afternoon on Thursday.  Our trip was smooth.  And without any problems. Plus we are here in time to join with our Northern friends in celebrating Canada Day today.

Looking forward to preaching tomorrow at the Wellandport Church where Mike Stephens is the full time preacher, and also serves as a Shepherd. Continue reading →

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June 30, 2023 · 6:48 am

Serving and Protecting

This random post appeared on my facebook news feed recently by Emma Isabella. I don’t know her, but she shared a compelling and touching story by Emanuel Dotch, who’s a police officer for the Pritchard, Alabama, police department.

“Tonight while I was out riding around looking for something to eat, I was riding on I-10 and I noticed this elderly lady driving by herself headed towards Florida.” Continue reading →

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June 29, 2023 · 7:02 am

Heaven: Fantasy or Fact?

“What’s in the future for us?” Danny DeVito recently asked fellow actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The 75 year old politician, actor, and former bodybuilder retorted, “It reminds me of Howard Stern’s question to me. ‘Tell me, governor, what happens to us when we die?’ I said, ‘Nothing. You’re six feet under. Anyone that tells you something else is a (expletive deleted) liar,’” Continue reading →

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June 28, 2023 · 6:54 am

Matthew 11:28-30

Richard Swenson is a physician, futurist, and author who wrote a book entitled, “Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives.”He describes modern society as harried, hassled, and overloaded with no room left for rest.

Dr Swenson observes, “Overload is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress. Margin is having time to read it twice. Overload is fatigue. Margin is energy. Overload is red ink. Margin is black ink. Overload is hurry. Margin is calm. Overload is anxiety. Margin is security. Overload is a disease of our day. Margin is the cure.” Continue reading →

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June 27, 2023 · 6:22 am

4 Thoughts on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

This past weekend was the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs Decision when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. As a result the issue of abortion was returned to the states.

While abortions still occur, the number has decreased. Babies’ lives are being saved. So, from that standpoint we rejoice. And thank God.

While we could site statistics, surveys, and statement from leaders representing their point of view, our country continues, however, to be deeply divided over the abortion issue. Continue reading →

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