by Whitey | Oct 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
In this passage God promises judgement for some and blessings for others. These kind of passages can be hard to understand, and even harder to apply to our own lives. But the key message in this chapter is, I think, found in the repeated use of phrases like...
by Whitey | Oct 3, 2012 | Ministry News
Hi everyone,I hope you are doing well. This Canadian is certainly enjoying the cooler weather here in Nagoya as summer turns to fall. I don’t know about you, but for me September went by really quickly. Life is busy, but as always there is a...
by Whitey | Sep 14, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
‘The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.’ (Isaiah 29:13 NIV) What an easy mistake to make!...
by Whitey | Sep 10, 2012 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.” (v.8) What a great expression of worship — worship as not just words or songs or rituals, but as a lifestyle. To honor God with our time,...
by Whitey | Sep 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Every month at my church our young adults get together for some prayer time followed by a big meal together. I always enjoy it, but the past couple of months I couldn’t go because it took place on dates I was traveling. So I was thankful I got to take part in...
