Last week I had something happen to me that put me in awe of God to an even greater degree. I believe God does these things to show us just how Awesome He is... I received a phone call from one of the new music stores in town. The nice employee on the other end …
Need an adjustment?
A few weeks ago, my back started to feel all out of whack for the first time in a long time. Years previous, my back was injured in the workplace and I had to get adjustments done at the Chiropractor and Osteopath so that I could walk and sit properly without pain. After my visits …
All Things New
There is this house not too far from mine that was built over 100 years ago. It is a small bungalow with two bedrooms and a basement. The basement was unfinished and was still in the same shape as it was 100 years ago; dirt floors, old school farmhouse style walls, and dim lighting. When …
Faith and Faithfulness.
In the Alpha course, I learned about a man named Charles Blondin. Blondin was one of the most famous tight rope walkers of all time. He is famous for a tight rope walk across the Niagara Gorge in 1859, and several other times afterwards. Blondin walked blindfolded, while pushing a wheelbarrel, and he even stopped in …
Standing on the Mountaintop
I love hiking. Sort of. Well actually, I love hiking to places where at the end there is a high point to see a breath-taking view. But the journey to that point can be quite a challenge. You may have to walk up hills, climb over rocks, and carefully tiptoe across slippery surfaces. Along the way you may …
Gifts from Above
Lately I have been having some moments of frustration and impatience with my kids. I'm not sure if I am alone in this, but my kids can be quite a handful somedays. The never ending demands, the messy rooms and the noisy sibling rivalry just makes me want to say, "that's it, I'm done... MERCY LORD!!!" …
A Thankful Heart
This past Sunday was a powerful service at Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church. The worship was wonderful. During the worship time, the congregation was encouraged to stand and share what they were thankful for. The response was amazing. We heard testimonies of God's healing power and testimonies of God's comforting presence in the midst of trials. …
God Moments
A few days ago, my wife and our oldest daughter Eden went out for Eden's first music class for the season. I was at home with our second daughter Lydia and our son Ezra. Ezra was crying and would not go to sleep and I started to get frustrated and couldn't figure out what to …
Inked: A Christian Perspective on Tattoos
Our journey through the bible this week brings us into the territory of the "law" texts. When reading through Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, one can often wonder, what do all these laws mean and do any of these apply to the Christian today? The law texts in the Old Testament were stipulations given to Israel, …
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Through the Bible in 90 Days Commences
With the start of my preaching ministry at Trinity EMC, my dream of seeing revival is always in the horizon. Last Sunday began a sermon series called "Through the bible in 90 days" which was spearheaded with the story of King Josiah who, in the midst of a nation plagued with idolatry and broken covenant …
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