I was thinking the other day about how much of the work of a shepherd is done by the sheep themselves. My son and his wife have a small farm where they are raising sheep. It is interesting to watch how the ewes take care of their lambs. I think there is a similarity inContinue reading “Helping People Grow”
Author Archives: Norm Arseneault
The Remnant
Isaiah was a prophet to the nation of Israel before she was led into captivity because of her rebellion. He described her condition as: “The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faints. From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it…” (Is. 1:5-6). When I cameContinue reading “The Remnant”
Preparing the Way of the Lord (Updated February 2026)
The day we are living in is special. We must prepare the way of the Lord for His return.
A High Calling
There is only one calling for the Church; it is a high calling. The Apostle Peter said that we “as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1Pe. 2:5). We are God’s special people, a chosen generation, a royalContinue reading “A High Calling”
The Road to Zion
One of the passages in scripture that has been foundational to the message the Lord has given me is Isaiah Chapter 35. It speaks of a road in the wilderness, the Highway of Holiness, which allows the redeemed of the Lord to return to Zion (Isa. 8-10). The redeemed are those who have believed untoContinue reading “The Road to Zion”
Spiritual Manhood (Eight Steps – Part 12)
Are we there yet? If not, how will we know when we get there? Early in my Christian walk I came in possession of a little book that deeply influenced my relationship with the Lord. Hudson Taylor’s Union and Communion uses the Song of Solomon to describe our personal relationship with Christ. The author pointsContinue reading “Spiritual Manhood (Eight Steps – Part 12)”
Discerning the Body (Eight Steps – Part 11)
Another quality that is needed to help us mature in Christ is brotherly love. The Apostle John wrote about the type of love that God expects from us. We must love God, not the world (1Jn. 2:15); we must not walk in sin (1Jn. 3:9); we must love others in the Body of Christ (1Jn.Continue reading “Discerning the Body (Eight Steps – Part 11)”
Godliness (Eight Steps – Part 10)
What is the highest level of spiritual maturity that we seek to attain? How do we know when we have reached it? Is it a state of sinless perfection? You can walk in victory over sin and the devil. This stage of maturity is not the highest, it represents the “young man” stage. At thisContinue reading “Godliness (Eight Steps – Part 10)”
Understanding The Times
The days we are in are the “beginnings of sorrows” which precede the period of the Great Tribulation (Matt. 24:8). They will bring many difficulties upon the earth. Even if you believe that Christians will be taken away before, or hidden during the Great Tribulation, you must understand that the Church must go through thisContinue reading “Understanding The Times”
A Heavenly Hope (Eight Steps – Part 9)
As we enter these last days, it is imperative that we complete our spiritual foundation and move on to maturity. There will be an increase in tribulations and in order to go through them victoriously, we must look beyond them. We must press on, as Paul stated, “Yet indeed I also count all things lossContinue reading “A Heavenly Hope (Eight Steps – Part 9)”
