Can a person commit adultery while never having physical contact with someone? Jesus seemed to think so for in Matthew 25:27 we read, “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a...
“Clean Up, Dinner’s Ready” Nickel for every time you’ve heard that one! Does it bring back memories? It’s a rather ironic statement, isn’t it, especially living here in PEI with red soil? We come in from out in the field; the barn; the stall; the farm equipment; the garage, the...
“HAVE YOU EMPTIED THE TRASH YET?” If you’ve ever helped around the house as a kid, I’m sure you’ve heard those words before! And as you’re gathering it all up, haven’t you been tempted to think, “How much trash can there be since the last time?” What about us and...
Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men” (Ephesians 4:8). God has given each person at least one talent and in most cases more than one. I know what you are thinking, “God hasn’t given me any talents, I am just...
Before we talk about why we need grace, it is important to understand what it is. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Webster was a Christian, and his definitions are wonderful) grace is: “Unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” So, let’s break this down. First of all,...
As a Christian you know you have been called (commanded) by Jesus to share the message of salvation. These instructions were his very last words to us before he returned to heaven. We call these instructions the Great Commission. If you’re like me, you’ve had them memorized since you were...
As Christians, we know that we are charged with sharing the good news of Jesus. We are familiar with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 right before Jesus ascended to heaven: “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go...
In general, Christians understand the importance of going to church; we worship together, we hear Biblical teaching, and we fellowship with each other. Some view the church as a social club or just “what you do” on Sunday mornings – but it’s really much more than that. During Bible times,...
The words “grace” and “mercy” are heard often in religious contexts, but what do these words really mean? And how are they different? The Definition of Grace Grace is understood as the free and unmerited favor of God; there is nothing we can do to earn salvation or blessings from...
The Bible has quite a bit to say on the subject of community and fellowship. It is, after all, one of the key components to making the church a unified body of believers rather than just a bunch of people meeting together. In order to help us better understand the...
