“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2Cor. 13:14) One of the writings that greatly influenced me early in my Christian life was the book by Hudson Taylor, Union and Communion. It taught me the importance of establishing aContinue reading “Union and Communion”
Category Archives: Christian Life
From the Heart
We must be diligent to watch over the condition of our heart because from it flows life.
From Glory to Glory
We must maintain a focus of mercy.
The Mysteries of Man
“What is man that You think of him? Or the son of man that you are concerned about him? You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor; You have put everything in subjection under his feet.” (Heb. 2:6-8 NAS). This scripture speaks ofContinue reading “The Mysteries of Man”
The Normal Christian Life
“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (Jn. 1:4) After my retirement, my wife and I moved unto an acreage. A large part of the reason for this move was our understanding of the times we live in. We are preparing for more glorious and more difficult days ahead. AsContinue reading “The Normal Christian Life”
The Main Thing
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13,14) I have never forgotten the instruction theContinue reading “The Main Thing”
Communion of the Holy Spirit
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.” (2Cor. 13:14) The three persons of the Godhead are united in purpose, but they have different personalities and functions. In our pursuit of God, it is important to know and relateContinue reading “Communion of the Holy Spirit”
Streams in the Desert
“For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.” (Isa. 35:6b) One of the things I try to do in meetings is release the river of God. On one occasion, while attending a large gathering in Edmonton, I became focussed on praying for a greater release of the anointing as weContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”
Be Strong and Courageous
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh. 1:9) It is quite normal for us to experience fear, but we must not be controlled by it. We are approaching the end of theContinue reading “Be Strong and Courageous”