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True Peace
One time when Jesus was on a boat with His disciples a storm broke loose and the waves crashed into the boat and it started to flood with water. The disciples found Jesus peacefully sleeping in the stern of the boat, and fearing for the their lives they woke Him up. Jesus arose and said with boldness, “Peace, be still!” (Mark 4:39). Then there was a calm.
The King has Come
When Jesus was born, there were shepherds on the surrounding hills of this region. As they were watching over their flocks, an angel from the Lord appeared to them with a message, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). Shortly after this a host of angels appeared in the sky saying, “glory to God…
When Sorrows like Sea Billows Roll
The Lord Jesus Christ loves His people and He cares for them. He said to His disciples and He says it to you too, “Let not your hearts be troubled”.
Dedicated to Jonathan and Fiona Kusilek. Today marks one year since the death of their precious daughter Olivia.
Certain Hope
We live in a deprived, tough and cruel world. We have the constant and relentless inner battle with our sinful natures. We fight against an enemy that wants nothing more than to tear us down and see us suffer needlessly! But we need not despair. We need not cower into our shells. We need not give up under the crushing burdens of guilt, shame, anxiety, fear or loneliness.
Why do I need Jesus?
Recently I was given the opportunity to tell people at church about how I came to be a Christian. It’s always a bit nerve-racking to stand up the front of a group of people and be vulnerable about your past. However I am a strong believer in being real about our struggles and trials in life so that we can see God’s power at work. No one is perfect. Everyone…
Christ’s Sacrifice for Us
We get so caught up in living for ourselves, that we put Him aside as a side-dish or just ‘a part’ of our lives. How tragic!! Praise God that Jesus didn’t have the same attitude that we so often have. He completed the work He was sent to do, and as a result brought glory to His Father (John 17:4) and has offered us the only source of salvation (John 14:6) from an eternity…
Fighting Our Fear
A Christian’s faith in God is not based on what we see with our eyes, but trusting in the character, love and faithfulness of our Lord.
A Spirit of Peace, Joy, Patience and Self-Control
Why is it that we can feel so stressed and burdened at times? Why do we feel as if our worlds are falling around us? Why can we feel so lost and despondent, wondering what we have to do to attain the peace that Jesus has promised us?