“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:19-20) With these words, Jesus taught a counter-cultural principle to His disciples. Instead of gathering wealth and treasures on […]
David Crossman
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From runaway slave to the founder of the first black Baptist church in Canada, David George’s life was one of remarkable courage. He overcame racial prejudice, poverty, and many other obstacles to serve God. And his life blazed forth the light of the gospel on the Dark Continent. Here is […]
In honour of Valentine’s Day, I want to draw your attention to one of the most romantic stories in the Word of God…the story of Ruth and Boaz. It’s a Cinderella story of a Moabite girl who had nothing but a servant’s heart. Yet, by God’s matchmaking grace, she became […]
Have you ever felt frustrated because life changes so fast? When you finally get used to new things, they change again! People, circumstances, possessions, culture, and more continue to change at a rapid rate. However, God never changes. Today, we’re going to learn why (and what it means for you […]
Have you ever asked yourself, “Can we lose our salvation if we turn away from God?” Or have you ever committed a serious sin and wondered, “Can God forgive me for even this?” Christians often have serious struggles with this topic because they don’t know what the Bible teaches about […]
Many of our great hymns of the faith have heart-warming histories. Born out of the daily struggle, toil, and victory of saints before us, they ring through the ages with truth. Here is the story behind the timeless hymn hymn “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” With its poignant […]
Ever since the slippery serpent tempted Eve, Satan’s favourite tactic has been deception. If you’ve already accepted Jesus as your Saviour, Satan knows he can’t steal your soul. But he can do his best to ruin your testimony, destroy your life, and make you miserable. Read on to learn 3 […]
Have you ever prayed for months and months without receiving an answer? If so, you know that prayer is tough. It’s not for the faint of heart. When our prayers go unanswered, we often ask, “Why, God? What am I doing wrong? Are my prayers not good enough?” […]
As we open a New Year brimming with opportunity, many of us make New Year’s resolutions and goals. Perhaps we want to exercise more, build better money habits, or spend more time with loved ones. As we seek to better our lives, let’s remember to keep God and front and […]
While most of us have sung the sweet carol “Silent Night,” how many of us know the rich history of this song? This year celebrates the 200th anniversary since Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber composed it on Christmas Eve, 1818. Here is the incredible story of the carol that, for […]