Sometimes we need to be reminded of what Jesus expects from us. In a world where “anything goes” we might forget that what attracted people to The Way in the first century of our era was the high moral standard, generosity and godly love shown by those who testified of the risen Saviour. Read more…

Those who serve Jesus obediently will be persecuted, abused, threatened and attacked. Are you in trouble for spreading the light of Jesus into the shadowy world of sin? Read more…

Well, Margaret and I made it to the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. It took us ten hours to get here from our home in Ontario, Canada. It is a trip we have planned for months, to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Read more…

Wild Grapevine (Photo credit: bill barber)

For many years a wild grapevine flourished in the corner of the yard. It climbed up every tree, shrub, hedge and fence it could reach. But strangling the greenery in its own yard eventually wasn’t enough. It began to cross into the neighbour’s backyard. It climbed on the hedge, tangled in unwanted Manitoba maple trees and finally overpowered the red cherry tree nearby the fence line. Neighbour finally noticed it high in the cherry tree. It entangled the leaves and branches with such vigour that Neighbour could not pull it out of the tree. So Neighbour followed the stem of the invading plant, but found the roots far onto the next lot, beyond reach. So Neighbour trimmed and pulled the best that was possible, but year after year the grapevine returned. If only Neighbour’s neighbour cared enough to dig out the offending plant!

According to Apostle Paul, Christians inherit from the Jews, the nation God chose to bring Messiah into the world, the spiritual heritage of Almighty God. The thing is, that would mean the good and the bad, right? Read more…