Posted in Roman Catholicism on Jan 28th, 2010
A recent article published by the Telegraph (see below), makes reference to the practice of self-flagellation by the late pope, John Paul II. It is interesting to read the same old defence by Roman Catholics of this practice. One person wrote me using 1 Cor. 9:27 as a “proof text” for the practice. But does [...]
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Posted in Prayer on Jan 19th, 2010
To continue with the topic of prayer and the need for Christians to resolve to pray there is a question that rises up and demands an answer, namely, “Why is it necessary that I must resolve to pray?”
The answer to that is found in ourselves. We are fallen creatures. Prior to Adam’s fall, we find [...]
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Posted in Prayer on Jan 9th, 2010
This week I am preaching from Matthew 6:19-34. The subject matter of my sermon has to do with being a ‘care-less’ Christian. Note, I did not say a careless one, but a care-less one. There is a monumental difference!
When Paul wrote to the Philippians he told them to “Be careful for nothing, but in everything [...]
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Posted in Climate Change, Political on Jan 9th, 2010
The article below should be of concern for every Canadian. According to its author, Canada was one of the first countries to sign on to the Copenhagen pact. But what should be of even more concern are these two sentences:
(Quote) Blaney said Canada is working with the United States at establishing a continental cap-and-trade [...]
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Posted in Prayer on Jan 7th, 2010
The following is a modified version taken from short devotional messages recently given to our congregation at our weekly prayer meetings. The Lord has seen fit to bless these thoughts and the regular prayer meetings have been enhanced by members asking, and meeting for additional times of prayer over and above our regular meetings. My [...]
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