With such busy lives, it is easy to forget how truly amazing our world is. Did you know that the earth is approximately one hundred and ninety-seven million square miles? Were you aware that the earth travels through space at sixty-six thousand, seven hundred miles an hour, and oceans average two miles in depth? The Psalmist wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.” John wrote in his gospel, referring to Christ, “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.” …to all who received Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right become the children of God…” Our Creator also went to the Cross to die for our sins, and invites us to receive Him into our lives and receive forgiveness, by a simple act of faith.

Pastor Alex Rockwell
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Dr. Nelles Silverthorne was for many years a consulting physician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and a research scientist. He made outstanding contributions to medicine. When whooping cough was a dreaded disease, he developed a vaccine for immunization against it. At a time when children were dying of measles-pneumonia, with the aid of an engineer, Dr. Silverthorne developed the first oxygen tent. But he says his greatest discovery ever, came when he became a Christian. Writing of the experience later, Silverthorne said, “Whoever reads this please be assured that really being born again is the greatest decision and the most thrilling experience you can have on earth.” Jesus said, “You must be born again…except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” This brilliant man knew that he needed God in his life. Is God in my life? In yours?

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Most of us know someone who is trying to quit smoking. Researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles compared the physiological symptoms of twenty people who quit smoking cold turkey and twenty who cut back slowly. They found that withdrawal symptoms decreased more sharply for those who quit smoking suddenly. Interesting. Many plan one day to eventually make their peace with God and prepare for the next life. But trying to stop the smoking habit by merely cutting back, can be dangerous, because one may run out of time. Solomon, the world’s wisest man warned, “do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.” Wisdom compels us to act quickly, by acknowledging our spiritual bankruptcy, since “there is none righteous, no not one,” and to invite Christ into our lives while there is still time

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“You will never amount to much.” A German schoolmaster said that to a ten-year-old boy. The boy was Albert Einstein. A young woman broke up with her boyfriend, saying that “he would not ever amount to much.” His name was Billy Graham. Before planes began to fly, a prominent man said, “Flight by machines heavier than air is impractical, it is utterly impossible.” Fortunately, those to whom these negatives prophecies were made, did not allow what they heard to influence them. The Bible speaks much about hearing. Paul the Apostle wrote, “…Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” Jesus warned, “Be careful how you hear.” Another time he said, “Take heed what you hear…” Later He advised, “He who hears my Word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.” We can believe everything Jesus said and act upon it.

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We live in a world of text messaging, multiple email accounts, cell phones, hundreds of television channels and a smorgasbord of web information. Life is very challenging. Mark Milke, a columnist with Troy Media, in his article, “How to live the good life” concludes that “this generation needs to ignore the frenetic present long enough to learn from the past or from some still small voice.” Good advice Mark! And what could be more beneficial than listening to the still small voice of God. Jesus once said, “ Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” That door is the door of our lives, and His offer is to come in, forgive and give peace and happiness. He is still knocking today in many ways. What is our response?

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The little boy woke up about four o’clock in the morning, unable to sleep. He went to his father’s room and asked for a drink. Receiving it, he lay quietly for a while in his father’s bed. In the darkened room, the little boy asked, “Daddy have you got your face turned toward me? “Yes son” was the reply. Comforted, the child fell asleep. Sometimes our lives are like that. Like that little guy, we too can be sure that our Heavenly Father’s face is turned toward us. An Old Testament passage of the Bible encourages us with the words, “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” When we are God’s children, even in the dark times of life, we can know that He watches over us. We become His children by acknowledging our wrong-doing and inviting Jesus into our lives.

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“Help, help. Is anyone there?” Those were the desperate words of Mike Kelly, a Calgary trucker. It was December 30th, just after he had slammed into a big truck that stopped in the fast lane on a snowy highway. Kelly, fifty-two said, “The steering wheel and foot pedals came back and pinned my legs.” When he regained consciousness, he was positioned awkwardly within his toppled rig, as blood poured from his wounds. The temperature was minus 30 Celsius as the wind blew into the cab. Then help came as a man, seeing that Kelly was alive, opened the door of the damaged rig and made it inside. Someone called 911 and Kelly survived. This terrifying experience, and his cry for help illustrates our spiritual condition and need for outside help. And help is there for anyone who cries out, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” God promised, “Call unto me and I will answer you.” Will you call today?

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The Family Herald and Weekly Star ceased publication in September 1968, after almost a century of operation. On one occasion, a farmer, claiming to be an atheist, wrote a letter to the editor. He stated that most of the farmers in his community were Christians. He said that his lifestyle was decidedly non-Christian, and he believed the church-going Christian farmers foolishly denied themselves certain pleasures which he enjoyed. To prove the superiority of leaving God out of his life, he announced “This October my crops were the largest of any in our community.” The editor’s classic response was short and to the point. “Dear Sir, God does not settle all of His accounts in October.” Paul the Apostle had a warning for folks like that atheist farmer, when he wrote,“ boast not yourself of tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth,”

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“Even after Canadians are diagnosed with a condition like heart disease or diabetes, they rarely make lifestyle changes that could prolong their lives.” That’s the surprising finding of a Statistics Canada report. When it comes to the matter of maintaining good health, it is difficult for many of us to change our ways. That is serious. But it’s even more serious when it involves our spiritual health. Efforts such as self-reformation, performing good works, getting religion, do not bring about permanent change. Thankfully despite this, God says that to become a true Christian, to make peace with God, it is not up to us. It is “by grace we are saved through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God.” For healthy bodies we need to act. But for our souls, when Jesus went to the Cross to redeem us, He cried out, “It is finished.” All we need to do is humbly accept what He has done and what He offers.

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Someone stole a cell phone and put it up for sale for $300 on Kijiji. But an alert employee of the store from which it was stolen saw the ad, and confirmed that it was the stolen cell phone. A police officer contacted the would-be seller, arranged to see the phone at a local restaurant and an arrest was made. The fine was one thousand dollars plus an additional one hundred and fifty for the victims of crime fund. It was an expensive phone for that thief. Let’s hope that individual has learned a lesson. Although some think they can get away with wrong-doing, every action has a consequence eventually. The Bible informs us, “Be sure your sin will find you out.” We are also warned, “Do not be deceived. God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Thankfully though, God promises, “If we confess our sins, He (God) is faithful and just to forgive us sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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