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The Book of Beginnings

12.04.2023

Genesis The book of Genesis tells the story of how God created the world—and it also tells us a lot about God Himself. If you’ve never read Genesis, you have a great read awaiting you.

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12.04.2023 The Book of Beginnings Genesis The book of Genesis tells the story of how God created the world—and it also tells us a lot about God Himself. If you’ve never read Genesis, you have a great read awaiting you.
12.01.2023 Reassurance or Uneasiness Psalms 27:11 We all know what it’s like to get those feelings in the pit of our stomachs when we sense something just isn’t right. In these times it’s important to listen to our intuition and slow down—especially before making ...
11.30.2023 Priorities Philippians 4:8-9 From time to time it’s a good idea to re-examine your priorities. It’s so easy to fill your life with unimportant things, leaving little time for what really matters.
11.29.2023 Holding Things Loosely Proverbs 3:5-6 God wants you to hold everything loosely, except His hand. You never know what the future will bring—or take away—but whatever happens, God wants you to trust Him completely.
11.28.2023 Divine Healers James 5:14-16 God can and does heal, Scripture makes that clear. But divine healing is something we cannot control. It happens according to God’s perfect will, in His perfect time.
11.27.2023 Background Workers Colossians 3:23-24 Being unknown doesn’t mean a person is unimportant. Without the behind-the-scenes support people, very little would get done. If you’re in the background, never doubt the significant impact you make with your loyalty, commitment, and support.
11.24.2023 A True and Dependable Source Hebrews 4:12 The Bible has withstood centuries of opposition—and the opposition continues today. There’s a battle against the Word of God because it’s alive, powerful, and changes lives.
11.23.2023 Ways We React to Death Exodus 3:13-17 God’s faithfulness is unconditional, unending, and unswerving. Even in the face of death. He is the eternal I AM, the sovereign Lord of the universe. And you can trust Him with your very life.
11.22.2023 The Reality of Death John 11 Death is inevitable, but even death can’t threaten God’s ultimate protection over our lives. We can trust God to protect us from now till the dawning of eternity.
11.21.2023 Millions and Billions Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” But the world has almost seven billion people...where do we start? One person at a time. Our neighbour, our co-worker, our friend—the people we connect with every ...
11.20.2023 Llllavished Ephesians 1:7-8 God lavishes his grace on us and there’s nothing we can do to pay Him back. Admit your need for God and claim His free gift of grace today.
11.17.2023 Legalism Colossians 2:8 Legalism is all about rules and regulations, requirements and expectations. But Jesus introduced a revolutionary and different way of life. He taught grace, truth, and freedom.
11.16.2023 Faith Not Sight 2 Corinthians 5:7 So much of what happens in life is beyond our comprehension. But if we had all the answers we wouldn’t need faith. It’s in the uncertainties and mysteries of life our faith is strengthened.
11.15.2023 Bubbles, Not Sprinkles Ephesians 1:7-8 Despite messing up time and time again, God still lavishes His grace on us. And because we’ve been given so much grace we need to pass it on. Every day there are opportunities to show grace—everyone needs grace.
11.14.2023 Beneath the Surface Galatians 5:24 On the surface Chuck Colson had everything but underneath his life was empty. It was only when he accepted Christ the emptiness was filled and he truly began to live.
11.13.2023 Admit Your Limitations Acts 8:26-35 We may not be able to reach millions of people, but we can impact our neighbour...our co-worker...our friend. Reaching the world starts with just one person.
11.10.2023 A Place Like No Other Romans 1:11-12 The church is a place like no other. You’ll rarely find such a supportive community elsewhere in life. When you hurt there are people who will stay with you and suffer with you.
11.09.2023 Type B People Psalms 139:14 Type A people are the ones up front. They motivate and inspire others. Type B people work behind the scenes. They’re the thinkers, with an attention to detail. We may each be a personality type but we’re all ...
11.08.2023 Tragedy and Calamity Isaiah 49:16 If you allow it, tragedy can pull you closer to the Lord than you’ve ever been. God doesn’t leave you in hard times, He comes closer and He stays nearer.
11.07.2023 Stop, Look, Listen Romans 3:23 Erosion is a slow and silent process and no one is immune from it. If you don’t stop yourself in a downward spiral, then last week’s wrong choice doesn’t seem so bad this week. And on and on.
11.06.2023 Remember the Victims Exodus 23:33 The world says our main goal should be getting what we want. And if we have to sin in order to do so, that’s OK. But the reality is getting what you want can leave a wake of ...
11.03.2023 Reading the Bible Through Proverbs 23:12 It’s probably true that most North Americans have at least six copies of the Bible in their possession—and that doesn’t count digital copies! We’re blessed with the freedom to read and own the Bible, but often we take ...
11.02.2023 Misunderstandings 1 Chronicles 28:9 If it were possible to make all the wrongs right, it would be so much easier, wouldn’t it? When you’re misunderstood sometimes there’s nothing you can do but let it go.
11.01.2023 Love Poems Ephesians 5:28 Strong marriages don’t just happen. They require nurturing. Doing something as simple as writing a poem or even a note expressing your love can be the first step in rekindling that romantic spark.
10.31.2023 Driving Across the Desert Matthew 1:1-17 Reading through the Bible can be like taking a road trip. Each book has different scenes and along the way you meet interesting characters.
10.30.2023 Caught in the Backwash 2 Kings 15:1-5 Even though we are forgiven by God’s grace, sin has consequences and sometimes they’re devastating. When our actions harm others they can have lifelong ramifications.
10.27.2023 Biblical Ignorance Psalms 119:11 The Reformation put Scripture into the hands of the people. God’s Word is resilient. It survives all attempts to destroy it. Don’t take your Bible for granted. Study it, learn it, know it.
10.26.2023 The Skeptical Intellectual Romans 5:1-5 Perhaps you’re a skeptic. You don’t believe in miracles, only in science, logic, and absolutes. The good news is Christ doesn’t ask you to check your brains at the door when you come to know Him personally. Just ...
10.25.2023 The Rest of the Story Proverbs 22:6 Rebellion begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. That’s why it’s so important to teach young children to obey. And they learn best from their parents’ example.
10.24.2023 Second-Guessing Self-Pity Philippians 1 When times are tough it’s easy to get lost in self-pity. But instead of dwelling on your problems, think about others. When you choose to help others even though you’re struggling you are choosing to rise above your ...
10.23.2023 Saying Sorry Matthew 5:23-24 When you’ve offended someone it’s not enough to make things right with God. You need to face the person you’ve hurt and say, “I’m sorry.” Admitting you’re wrong takes guts and strength of character.
10.20.2023 Retirement Isn't the End Ecclesiastes 11:6 Retirement is a time to try something new, like mentoring. Investing time in a younger person can be a rewarding experience. No matter your age, taking every opportunity that comes your way and using it wisely is a ...
10.19.2023 Mending Fences Matthew 5:38-42 We’ve all hurt others, and no matter how much time has passed it’s not too late to reconcile and make things right. We all need grace, and we all need to extend grace. Mending broken relationships speaks volumes ...
10.18.2023 Forgiveness is the Key Matthew 18:21-22 You probably know by now life isn’t fair. And it’s easy to become bitter because of what happens—but if you don’t forgive you will be trapped in a prison of your own making. Forgiveness is the key to ...
10.17.2023 Evaluation 1 Chronicles 16:8 Milestones are worth celebrating. They’re wonderful opportunities to reflect on where you’ve been and evaluate where you’re going.
10.16.2023 Drinking from the Fountain of Knowledge Joshua 1:8 Learning is lifelong, and ignorance is not bliss. Just because you don’t have formal education doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Education comes from all sorts of places. Seek it out, don’t settle for anything less.
10.13.2023 Doing What Should Be Done Matthew 5:23-24 Restoring a relationship takes courage and humility, but it’s the right thing to do. Making things right is always worth it.
10.12.2023 Strained Relationships Colossians 3:21 Just because there isn’t physical violence in your home doesn’t mean there aren’t strained relationships. But hope is not lost! Relationships can be restored and parents, this starts with you.
10.11.2023 Secret Greed Philippians 4:12 Greed is a desire for more. More power, more pleasure, more money, more stuff. But the more greed in your life the more it robs you of peace, joy, and contentment.
10.10.2023 Pride Stinks! Psalms 10:4 Pride stinks! The problem is, the proud person is the only one who doesn’t smell it. You can put pride into perspective by recognizing you’re reliant on God for every breath you take.
10.09.2023 Sixty Seconds 2 Corinthians 9:15 Everything we have is a gift from God and once you learn to appreciate what you’ve been given, giving back is a natural response. Generosity increases contentment and instead of striving for more, you enjoy what you ...
10.06.2023 People On Our Path Isaiah 45:5 We meet all sorts of people on our path. Some we meet only briefly, and yet God uses seemingly insignificant events to shape us. The people we meet on our path leave us forever changed, and we do ...
10.05.2023 Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness Ephesians 4:25 Here’s a principle for life: Relationships are built on trust and trust is built on truth. Tell the truth.
10.04.2023 Hatred in the Home Proverbs 10:12 If your home is a battleground it’s not too late to turn things around. Broken relationships can be mended. It starts with love; a steady stream of love that quickly forgives and refuses to take offence.
10.03.2023 Four Types of Greed Psalms 10:2-4 Greed is covetousness. It’s an inordinate desire to acquire more and more. Greed is always in a hurry. It knows little of patience or integrity or appropriateness. It is seldom admitted and is often rationalized.
10.02.2023 Deception and Accountability Isaiah 57:2 It’s important to live an accountable life because once a man can lie to himself he can lie to anyone.
09.29.2023 Consequences Galatians 6:7 Here is the principle: We reap what we sow, forgiveness notwithstanding. Confessing our sin does not take away the consequences. However, God’s grace means God, in forgiving us, gives us the strength to endure the consequences.
09.28.2023 What Would You Do for $10 Million? Hebrews 13:5 No really, what would you do for 10 million dollars? Although it’s easier for us to trust in money than in God, much of the time it can bring no lasting satisfaction, only a desire for more.
09.27.2023 Vertical Perspective Psalms 9:10 Seeing the hand of God in your situation may seem impossible when the bottom drops out from your life, but viewing life from a vertical perspective gives you hope and helps you stand firm. No matter what the ...
09.26.2023 The Rewards of a Life Well-Lived Daniel 6:1-4 If someone went over your life with a fine-tooth comb, what would he find? As Chuck says, the rewards of a life well-lived never end. They continue from generation to generation.

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