Category Archives: Discipleship

August 8, 2023 · 7:25 am

Addressing Loneliness

The problem of loneliness has made news headlines lately. From CNN to NBC to FNC, it’s reported that loneliness is now a national epidemic.

Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy, has released an official government 81 page report calling for “a national framework to rebuild social connection and community in America.”

It is ironic that in an age of social media connection, so many are actually disconnected from real life relationships. You can live in a large community, but feel lonely. You can attend a big church, but feel alone. Continue reading →

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August 3, 2023 · 6:02 am

Would Jesus Say, “Just Follow Your Heart?”

Have you ever wondered what Jesus would do in modern day situations?

If Jesus lived now, what would be His response to current issues regarding abortion? Same sex marriage? Gender Identity?

Well, your wait is over. Now with Artificial Intelligence (AI), we can know what Jesus would say. Maybe. Or maybe not. Continue reading →

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July 25, 2023 · 7:17 am

Why Jim Denison Refuses to See “Oppenheimer”

Yesterday on the Denison Forum, this post appeared on his daily article: “Why I refuse to see “Oppenheimer”—and you should, too”.

I had heard about the Christopher Nolan  movie and its impressive weekend opening against “Barbie”, grossing $80.5 million dollars. It’s about the life of the brilliant scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer who helped create the first atomic bomb.

Although Norma Jean and I don’t attend movies as often as we once did, Denison’s post assured me that we won’t be seeing this one. Continue reading →

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July 20, 2023 · 6:59 am

Remembering the Man on the Moon

On this day in history, July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, became the first human being to walk on the surface of the moon.

Norma Jean and I had only been married 11 months. But I remember it like it was yesterday. I had an out of town preaching appointment in North Florida. But we returned to our little apartment on Bearss Avenue in Tampa, Florida, just in time. Turned on our little black and white TV and watched in amazement Continue reading →

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July 18, 2023 · 6:54 am

Fearless Faith in A Compromising Culture

This week at the Wellandport Church in Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada, I’m teaching the adult class in their annual VBS.

I love VBS. The unbridled excitement of the children. Their enthusiastic singing. Their eagerness to learn. And the passion of the teachers as they go the extra mile in their preparations to make VBS a memorable and mission driven experience. Continue reading →

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July 14, 2023 · 4:14 am

7 Truths About Truth

Winston Churchill once quipped, “Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.”

Truth today has fallen into disrepute. People casually speak of “my truth,” or “your truth”, as if absolute truth is non-existent.

My friend and preaching colleague, Perry Hall regularly posts on facebook a column he calls “A Pew Moments with Perry. He recently posted this wonderful piece about truth. Continue reading →

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July 12, 2023 · 4:12 am

Psalm 143

 

Norman Vincent Peale once told about finding a big, black cigar when he was a little boy. Quickly he slipped into an alley and lit it up. Peale said it didn’t taste good, but made him feel grown up. Until…. 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 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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June 22, 2023 · 4:22 am

The Path To God

“Are there many paths to God?” asked David Banning as he began his lecture Wednesday morning at Southside.

Religious surveys reveal that about 70% of Americans believe there are many ways to God. Surprisingly, however, an October 2022 poll showed that 56% of Evangelicals believed all religions are equally valid. “More professing Christians reject the exclusivity of Christ,” the survey said than at any previous time in history Continue reading →

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