Nicodemus Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from...

Nicodemus For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIVUK) If you search ‘popular Bible verses’...

Praise hymn, praise Him Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with...

What is normal? Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all...

Fulfilment in Jesus Do You have eyes of flesh? Or do You see as man sees? Are Your days like the days of a mortal man?… Job 10:4-5 (NKJV) Some theologians consider the book of Job to be the...

For the sake of the gospel …I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel… 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 (NIV) This verse...

The comfort and connection of bread During the early days of the pandemic last year, one surprising trend was the number of people who turned to bread making – to the point that yeast and flour...

Compelled by love …and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. Luke 2:7 NIV The Christmas season reminds us of the amazing reality, that God became human and lived among us (John 1:14). The creator...

Jesus our hope is born “The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” Luke 2:11 (NLT) Hope is one of the three things Paul said would last forever...

Anna, meaning: favour or grace There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then...

The eyes of the blind shall see For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,...

Walking on glass floors Tokyo Tower is not just an iconic landmark in Japan. Rising over 1000 feet in the air it is also one of the best places to view Tokyo’s expansive skyline. But for one tourist...

Christmas time He has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the...

The Word of life The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14 (NIV) The first four words of John 1:14 form a startling statement: the Word became flesh. The next six simply beggar...

A mother’s heart But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 (NIV) The cries reverberated around the shop – angry, desperate, and uniquely newborn. Rounding...

A skyful of peace “Who are these that fly along like clouds, like doves to their nests?” Isaiah 60:8 (NIV) A few minutes’ walk up the main road close to where I live is Haven Farm. Some sort of...

Forgive, forgive and forgive again! Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I...

To photograph the unseeable In April of 2019, a strange picture hit the newsfeed and went viral. After ten straight years of work by a team of 200 scientists, they were able to photograph the...

Do I know my God? Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 (NKJV) According to the scripture above, God wants us to know Him...

You are included ‘Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost…Give ear and come to me;...

Nicodemus seeks the Lord There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from...

To love and to cherish But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NIV) When we hear the word ‘cherish’ many of us recall our...

In a moment of time Do you ever get flashbacks from your past? Recently, I’ve been thinking about the past. My wife, Averil, was on the Wawa Ontario Facebook page and someone posted a photo of the...

The mystery revealed Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages...

Freed from Shame When I was growing up, I was extremely shy. I would avoid being the center of attention to the point that I even hid in the bathroom during multiple award ceremonies to avoid the...

Abraham, a friend of God And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 (ESV) Abraham was called the friend of God...

There are no hopeless cases …‘We have become old, dry bones—all hope is gone…’ Ezekiel 37:11 I love plants and in my house there are quite a few. Taking care of them is both a pleasure and a...

Caterpillars! “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 (NIV) After the...

To be chosen But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful...

Simplicity in Christ But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he who comes preaches another...

The cracked water pot We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves… 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV) There were two water pots which each served the same master....

The groans of our heart Sometimes words are not enough. When a child is born, it is hard to put into words the joy that comes from the miracle of a new life coming into the world. When we lose a loved...

Justice for all Therefore the LORD will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; Blessed are all those...

True peace or absence of war? “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John...

Thanksgiving …in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) Four centuries ago (1620, to be precise) a group of serious-minded...

Inadvertent planters Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the LORD, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving....

A night of miracles This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 2 Corinthians 9:12 (NIVUK) During...

The blame game The man replied, “It was the woman you gave me who gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” Then the LORD God asked the woman, “What have you done?” “The serpent deceived me,” she...

Watching and waiting If you’ve ever had the chance to eat at a fine restaurant, you may have noticed the waitstaff is very particular about how your food is brought to you and how the empty dishes...

Our God of small things “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered…” Luke 12: 6-7 (NIV) Some time...