Encouraging notes for a strong foundation
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
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Increasing Your Faith – Part 4
– Part 4: What does an ‘increase in faith’ in God look like? – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not … Continue reading Increasing Your Faith – Part 4
Increasing Your Faith – Part 3
– Can we increase our faith in humanity? – “What is written in the Law?” [Jesus] replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord … Continue reading Increasing Your Faith – Part 3
Increasing Your Faith – Part 2
– Can we increase our faith in mechanical things? – Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. … Continue reading Increasing Your Faith – Part 2
Increasing Your Faith – Part 1
– Is it possible? – Jesus said to them, “Because you have so little faith. For sure, I tell you, if you have faith as a mustard … Continue reading Increasing Your Faith – Part 1
Don’t Calculate Without God
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass. Psalm 37:5 Following are excerpts from the text by Oswald … Continue reading Don’t Calculate Without God
A View from Heaven
Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off? Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see … Continue reading A View from Heaven
What Can We Learn from a Tiny Seed?
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this … Continue reading What Can We Learn from a Tiny Seed?
Reading the Christian
“You show that you are a letter from Christ …” 2 Corinthians 3:3 During this most recent season of Pentecost, I have been blessed by some thought-provoking … Continue reading Reading the Christian
Fighting the Fog
“… for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again …” Proverbs 24:16a The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects have seeped into virtually every aspect of our lives. … Continue reading Fighting the Fog
Our Job Description
“You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:13a, 14a Having been retired for several years now, I must admit that I haven’t been giving much thought … Continue reading Our Job Description
Not Finished Yet
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely … “ 1 Thessalonians 5:23a Let us meditate for a moment on the scripture found in I Thessalonians 5:23-24. This is a closing prayer Paul … Continue reading Not Finished Yet
Does God Take Sides?
“Now they are Your servants and Your people whom You have redeemed by Your great power and by Your strong hand.“ Nehemiah 1:10 Let me begin with a Bible quiz. … Continue reading Does God Take Sides?
Hope
“… but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 … Continue reading Hope
Haliburton Pastoral Charge 