MY JOURNEY WITH INOPERABLE CANCER A Biblical perspective November 1, 2015. This is an update on what is taking place in our lives as we go through the process of dealing with cancer. We are full of faith and confidence in the provision, promises and presence of our Lord. Easter, 2015 Easter is my favorite… Continue reading MY JOURNEY WITH INOPERABLE CANCER
Author: Cal
EXPERIENCING GOD’S PRESENCE
I remember sitting in a philosophy class at university and having little interest in what the professor was saying. Instead of listening, I began to think of the goodness and faithfulness of God. Suddenly, during the boring lecture, I was transported into another realm of experience as I was enveloped in the presence of God.… Continue reading EXPERIENCING GOD’S PRESENCE
GOD CAN BE TRUSTED
A friend of mine recently made his first parachute jump. As he was about to jump and while standing with the airplane door open and with the wind splashing in his face, he asked his friend, “Do you think these things really work?” His friend answered, “In about five minutes we’ll both know!” When you… Continue reading GOD CAN BE TRUSTED
WHY HAS ALL THIS HAPPENED TO US?
Recently, two of my close friends have been diagnosed with cancer and have been told that in the natural, there is no chance of recovery. Along with members of their families, I ask the question, “Why?” Repeatedly, in response to unexpected circumstances, we’ve asked the question, “Why?” Of course, there are no simple answers to… Continue reading WHY HAS ALL THIS HAPPENED TO US?
DEPENDING ON GOD IN EVERYTHING
I have lived long enough to see the outcomes of people relying on God in all types of circumstances. I’ve seen widows, with very few resources, who trusted God and came through the tough times blessed. I have watched businessmen face major challenges depending on God, and God enabled them to make good decisions and… Continue reading DEPENDING ON GOD IN EVERYTHING
ANOTHER CHANCE
Betty My heart went out to Betty. She was a dedicated, godly woman who was married to a pastor. A few years into their marriage, everything went wrong. She discovered that her husband, the pastor of the church, was homosexual. He was involved with several other men and living a double life. It devastated her;… Continue reading ANOTHER CHANCE
Going Public
Some people lead secret lives. They have a public life, the life everyone knows about, and they have a private life, a life no one knows about. Recently, a politician had his private life paraded before the American people. He had appeared to be one thing to his constituents but in reality he was something… Continue reading Going Public
THE BIBLE: God’s Incredible Book!
Have you ever wondered how the Bible came to us? Are you sure you can trust what the Bible says? How do you know the Bible is true? Do you ever wonder if the Bible is really God’s Word? HOW DID WE GET OUR BIBLE? Suppose you were given the responsibility of writing the Bible… Continue reading THE BIBLE: God’s Incredible Book!
Extravagant Love
A friend of mine recently gave his wife two dozen red roses. I thought one dozen would have been enough but he outdid all expectations and purchased two dozen! Extravagance! Two days later, they left town and gave us the roses. Carlos Rogers, who played for the Toronto Raptors, dared to do something incredible. He… Continue reading Extravagant Love
Certainty in Uncertain Times
In the United States, we are currently witnessing a massive political debate on how to get out of our national financial mess. One report today indicated that the government is spending $1.41 for every $1.00 it takes in! That means we are borrowing 41 cents for every dollar we spend. Clearly that cannot continue. It… Continue reading Certainty in Uncertain Times