'Point of Reference' from Fred Price
 

We have one who speaks to the Father in our defense. I John 2:1
       This, for me, is one of the Bible’s more reassuring promises. It is found in one of John’s pastoral letters in which he extensively discusses God’s love for us.  (I John 2) He also discusses – in detail – God’s revelation in Christ and the necessity… [read more]

'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns
 

Bible and Quote August 23-27, 2010
  You (God) have made my lot secure. Psalm 16:5b     Hitch your life to the only security there is, The living, moving & active God. Anon   The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a delightful inheritance. Psalm 16:6 I rest satisfied that I was crafted by my… [read more]

'Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life' from Tom Kelly
Originally posted Sep 2, 2010

Copy of the Original
We have the Sumerians to thank for being the first to record their language for writing purposes. The nod goes to Johann Gutenberg for the first movable type printing press. The first mechanical copier, known as a book press, was invented by none other than James Watt of modern steam engine fame. However, the… [read more]

'Heart to Heart' from Pat Chwialkowski
Originally posted Sep 1, 2010

Do You Have His Number?
 I have a few prized possessions, and one of them is my Maui Jim Sunglasses. If you are not familiar with Maui Jim glasses let me tell you that they are in a class by themselves. The price tags attached to these glasses communicate just that. However, after having detached retinas in both of my eyes… [read more]

'Word from Nairnshire' from Sandy Shaw
Originally posted Aug 31, 2010

Election
 With a most crucial General Election only a few days away one man asked, “Who would Jesus vote for?” A simple straightforward answer is not easy. A far better and more relevant question would be, “Who would Jesus have in his cabinet?” Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is Saviour and Lord and… [read more]

'Quiet Time' from Kasia Kedzia
Originally posted Aug 31, 2010

Love in Translation
I have recently returned from an amazing adventure. An adventure that taught and challenged me in new ways. The challenge: Love deeper, give more. John 13:12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked. A… [read more]

'Dose of Truth' from Brent Barnett
Originally posted Aug 30, 2010

The Significance of the Cross
The cross is probably the most readily recognized of the Christian symbols, and there is significance to it. As a symbol, the cross is a reminder of the sacrifice of our Savior over two thousand years ago. The cross itself did not effect our salvation, but it was the shedding of blood of the perfect, sinless,… [read more]

'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw
Originally posted Aug 30, 2010

Never Forget What Jesus Christ Has Said And Taught
Now, we come to that other vital aspect which lies right at the very heart of our Christian Faith - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ - that amazing event for which words are inadequate - we can but Worship and give thanks. No other faith in the whole world has a Leader Who is Alive. Are the others not simply philosophies… [read more]

''Christ in You...'' from Dale Krebbs
Originally posted Aug 29, 2010

Loving More and Less
  There are some "hard sayings" in the Word of God. Jesus Himself made a statement that has been very difficult for some to accept. In fact, this statement has turned some away from a developing interest in becoming a Christian - it was just too much to grasp, and seemed contrary to all the sensitivities… [read more]

'Girl Meets God' from Melissa Mathews
Originally posted Aug 29, 2010

A Good Scrub
“Crisis always reveals character.” Oswald Chambers It feels like God is scrubbing on the stove top of my life. Back and forth, up and down, the steel wool moves. (Your stovetop might only need a spritz of cleaner and a paper towel). Then the steel moves in circles-- scrubbing, ungriming, and creating friction.… [read more]

'Refreshment in Refuge' from Gina Burgess
Originally posted Aug 29, 2010

Poor in spirit...
Spiritual bankruptcy is something that happens a lot in our stressed-filled lives. We fight it, of course, by reading our Bibles and going to church. Sometimes we are spiritually depleted just as Elijah was after he ran for his life into the desert away from Jezebel. He collapsed under a broom tree, crying out for God to… [read more]

'Thoughts of a saint and slave' from Sam Isaacson
Originally posted Aug 28, 2010

Getting to know John: overcoming the world
This week we enter into the final chapter of John’s first letter, and the content intensifies, hold on to your hats! ‘Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when… [read more]

'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington
 

Jesus Love Me - This I know!
  “Therefore the sisters [Martha and Mary] sent to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love [Lazarus] is sick.’ When Jesus heard that, He said, ‘This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.’ Now Jesus loved Martha and… [read more]