Is it time to drop the word “evangelical” - not because we have changed, but because the word’s meaning has changed and no longer defines us? It is time to stress the depths and age of our roots. What we believe and how we seek to live goes right back to Jesus in unbroken continuity.

“The visible church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men and women in which the pure Word of God is preached, and the sacraments are ministered as Christ ordained”. Why is the preaching of “the pure Word of God” a defining characteristic of a good church?

God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply. This famous quote from Hudson Taylor summarizes much biblical wisdom. It shows us the key to planning, both in our personal lives and in our churches.

The Bible never tells you to celebrate Christmas. Some people say that is all that has to be said on the subject. Is there a case for celebrating Christmas? I think there is.

“You cannot trust Matthew and Luke to give you an historically true account of Jesus’ birth. Each of them gives an obviously incomplete genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-37).” How have Christians responded to this challenge?

“Only someone who knows nothing about astronomy and physics would write as Matthew does (Matthew 2:1-12).” How have Christians responded to this challenge?

“You cannot trust or believe Matthew and Luke’s accounts of the birth of Jesus because they are pre-scientific. As such, they are superstitious and gullible. “ What have Christians said about this challenge?

“You cannot trust Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus because he gets the key Old Testament text wrong.”

What have Christians said in response to this challenge?

Challenge: “You cannot trust Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus because he got key dates wrong.”

What have Christians said in response to this challenge?

Every December the “mainstream” media often highlights the concerns skeptics have about biblical Christmas. I thought I'd get a head start on the topic. Please send me your questions, no question is too foolish!

Just as the Bible teaches you to pray for our rulers regardless of how evil or virtuous they are in God’s eyes, you also need to pray for our leaders, regardless of who you voted for, (or would have voted for if you could).

You are reminded that God has not relinquished His sovereignty over the earth, or over the nations. This is easy to forget and important to remember.

The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders, regardless of how good or bad these leaders are in God’s eyes. In divided times like this, it is very good to be reminded that in Christ, you have a Heavenly Father who sits on THE throne. So no matter who wins the election, the Triune God alone is sovereign over all the earth.

The Bible tells you to care for your neighbours. It provides the resources to know true absolutes; fosters the lifelong search for wisdom; leaves a large sphere for freedom; and teaches you to see the “other” as your neighbour.

The Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, three persons, one God; calls you into His presence. You need to walk against the flow of Canada to come to Him. This is far too easy to forget, and far too important to forget.

To follow Jesus does not mean you have to kiss your brain goodbye and cannot ask Him questions. No, to be human is to have questions. Go ahead and ask the Lord.

Just because your ears can hear well, does not mean you can actually listen to other people, or listen to God.

Worship is big and multifaceted, and “worthy praise” is an important part of worship. But worship and praise are different. So, what does it mean to set forth His most worthy praise.

The Triune God is not a distant god working through intermediaries - no - we receive “at His hands”. His giving and blessing is up close, personal and intimate.

We Christians are always prone to having the world shape us to live an unbalanced life, either over-adapting or under-adapting. Right now, to over-adapt will probably mean, the desire to have “contagious encouragement” churches. To under-adapt will probably mean we seek to emphasize sin lots and lots.