Greg and Jill Sangster’s family and personal lives were devastated in every way possible. They faced physical, psychological and financial ruin, yet a God, Who was far more compassionate than they knew, pursued and rescued them and healed their crushed spirits.
How do you see obstacles? As objects that get in your way, or do you see obstacles as the way? Take a look at today’s message and see how the truth is that when God is leading you, these obstacles that keep getting in the way, are the way.
Adolf Hitler was consumed by a legion of obsessions: power, prestige, possessions, popularity. He was, no doubt, a complex man, always exploring how to obtain immortality for himself, yet he was responsible for the murder of millions. Don’t you wonder: What would Hitler’s brand of immortality look like?
A gentle divine hand was guiding Mathew Feeley, using multiple influences to work together to speak to his conscience. When Mathew’s close friend James was tragically killed by a drunk driver in a car accident, he was struck by the fragility of life, and had to confront his own mortality. A few weeks later, Mathew attended a youth week of prayer, and during those meetings he was deeply touched by the messages and came to understand and accept the Bible’s promise of salvation and was baptized. Ma...
He wasn’t exactly sure what he was looking for, but he knew he wasn’t happy with his young life. Drugs, alcohol, and a life of crime left Mathew Feeley emptier than ever before. In his confusion, he began reading the Bible and speaking with older friends about spiritual matters. Mathew Feeley, who is now an ordained pastor and evangelist, shares his story of how the goodness of God rescued him from a life of conflict and confusion to one of confidence and contentment in Christ.
A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention. You have probably experienced how that works? Each new day a wealth of information charges at you like a pack of wolves, and you become so overwhelmed that you can’t pay attention to anything. Let us share with you Our Saviour’s strategy for caging those wolves before they rip your day apart.
In Matthew 24, Jesus lets His followers know that there will be signs indicating that His Second Coming is very soon. He says wars, famines, earthquakes, the spreading of deceptions and of infectious diseases will prevail on a worldwide scale. He then finishes with a warning parable. This parable holds the key for How to Be Ready When Jesus Returns.
From mighty generals on the battlefield to Jesus leading His disciples, one message rings in our ears: Don’t Look Back! The Apostle Paul embraced this message as the “one thing” that kept him on track: “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-14). Look how often this mantra becomes the guiding message to decisive victory: Don’t Look Back!
This quote will change what you think it means to be perfect. Are you curious to see the quote? Take a look and see what it truly means to be perfect.
People are usually happy when they celebrate Thanksgiving—and when you are happy, you are actually healthier. When the Bible says, “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22), it supports the scientific evidence that white blood cells develop in yellow bone marrow. This is significant because white blood cells are probably the most important part of your immune system because they are a whole collection of different cells that work together to d...
The Bible tells us that Jesus “could do NO mighty work” in some places, especially among His own people (Mark 6:5). He could not lay His hands on their sick and heal them. Just imagine: Jesus was right there, ready, and able to heal them, but He couldn’t. Multitudes were healed elsewhere, so why was it impossible for Him to heal these people?
Fear causes disease, depression causes disease, anger causes disease, bitterness causes disease, guilt causes disease, lack of trust causes disease, and humanity on its own is not capable of dealing with these issues. Some of us have been born into an environment where these disease-causing reactions are ever-present; however, God’s Word promises us a way out. Take a look a see how to heal the root causes of disease.
The key to making it to heaven is two words: “in Christ”, as it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (NKJV). Let us share with you an intriguing parable that will help you visualize How to Get to Heaven
Have you ever heard of the flea circus? Imagine these energetic critters that can jump more than 80 times their own body length performing novel acts: blasting out of a flea cannon, walking a tight rope, and pulling miniature vehicles around the ring. What’s amazing is how they train the fleas. How they train fleas to perform in a flea circus holds some intriguing insights to help you break free from debilitating fears.
We want to introduce you to The Atonement—a major truth in the Bible. The Atonement is the complete restoration of unity—oneness—between God and human beings. Sounds easy, right? But think of how often human beings have rebelled against God, even nailing His Son to a cross, it seems impossible that they will ever be brought to unity with their Creator. How will this atonement ever happen? Today’s message, What Is the Atonement?, will clarify this major biblical truth.
You might think Christianity is the best version of yourself. Let’s burst that bubble. It’s not. When you become a Christian, you don’t become a new version of yourself. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (NKJV). How does that work? Take a look and see: How to Be a Christian
Are you afraid to die? The Bible tells the story of courageous souls who were willing to die for their faith? How did they do it? Take a look and learn How to Defeat the Fear of Death
Jesus once told the parable of a shepherd searching for one lost sheep. Why did he go in search of one when he had 99 sheep who had not wandered away? Because NO ONE is a ninety-nine. The good shepherd loves all His sheep equally because everyone is a ONE. See what this truth means for you personally.
There are many good reasons why you shouldn’t try to make a name for yourself. Even though that sounds completely contrary to what the world keeps telling you to do, there is a better way. Look at today’s message and see Why You Shouldn’t Try to Make a Name for Yourself
The word “gospel” comes from two old English words meaning: God’s Spell. When people saw the followers of Jesus and listened to their words and watched the way they lived to bless others, they exclaimed: “Oh, look how these Christians love one another! Look how they love us! They must be under a spell.” So, they called it God’s Spell. Look at today’s message and see how God’s Spell works.
What if you decide: I want to be happy? Can you make yourself happy by choosing to be happy? According to Prof. Brett Ford, from the University of Toronto, that depends on where you live. Her research revealed that whether you can make yourself happy by choosing to be happy hangs on your outlook and your culture. Take a look at today’s message and see why!
Happy Canada Day! Joyeux jour du Canada! What do you like most about Canada? The mountains, the lakes, downhill skiing, skating, ice hockey, or the people? Are Canadians any different from people in other countries? Take a look at today’s message and see!
You probably know that your body runs according to a 24-hour internal body clock called a circadian rhythm. Beyond this, you also have a 7-day rhythm called a circaseptan rhythm. Even animals like beavers, bees, and birds have been scientifically proven to live according to a 7-day cycle where they work for 6 days and rest on the seventh day. Look at today’s message and see how this 7-day cycle is not cultural; it’s biological—it’s the way God designed you to live.
Just turn on any TV program and you will see how we live in a society that devalues masculinity and manhood. Men are portrayed as immature little boys, and fathers are too often depicted as beer gut buffoons. Fathers, despite what the media says, you matter. - 90% of all runaway children are from fatherless homes. - 71% of all high school dropouts are from fatherless homes. - 85% of all youths in prison are from fatherless homes. Father’s, your influence matters. Your children look up to you, an...
Moses prayed: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Can you picture all your days laid out as blocks of time, say, a 90-year life in rows? Now, each of those dots is only a single Tuesday or Friday, but what if, instead of measuring your life in units of time, you measured it in the really important part of life: relationships. What would that look like? Take a look at this week’s message and see.
As the crowning act in his great drama of deception, Satan himself will personate Christ. Scripture warns: “For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14 NKJV). As Christians, we look forward to the second coming of Jesus as the fulfillment of our highest hopes. So, it comes as no surprise that the great deceiver will attempt his final masquerade at that time. In different parts of the earth, Satan will appear as the majestic Jesus. Your senses will tempt you ...
Meet David and Darrell Beaudoin, who are so thankful to Jesus; however, their lives, before they committed themselves to the service of the LORD, were going down a very dark and dreary road. You will be blessed by their story.
Did you know that every culture in the world keeps a weekly cycle of 7 days? And contrary to popular opinion, this practice did not originate with the Babylonians. Science works together with the Bible to help us answer this question.
Jerry Shiel left home at the age of sixteen, lived on the streets for a number of years, and kept getting into trouble with drugs and violence, which meant he spent time in and out of jail. Then, he hit the big time, working as a model in Los Angeles and Dallas, but God had another plan for Jerry’s life.
The Bible tells us that “…the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, … out of the heavens. So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities...” – Genesis 19:24-25 Do you know why this happened? This tropical city of Sodom “…was well watered everywhere… like the garden of the LORD [Like Eden].” - Genesis 13:10 Why would God destroy this beautiful, luxurious city? Discover the Bible’s answer. It might surprise you.
