Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas is odourless, colourless and tasteless. It can only be discovered through testing. It is silent and stealthy and can cause serious illness without a person’s knowledge. It’s responsible for 16 per cent of all lung cancer deaths in Canada. A Maritime woman who believes radon caused her husband’s death said, “Most of the public is not aware of the problem.” And many are unaware when quietly over time, as doubts are planted about the truthfulness of the Bible, faith is stolen. Then. by rationalizing and justifying immoral lifestyles our perceptions of right and wrong are dulled. As years slip by we neglect making our peace with God. One New Testament writer asks, “how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation.” But a gospel song offers hope- “O soul are you weary and troubled, no light in the darkness you see . There’s life for a look at the Saviour and life more abundant and free.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell
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A small boy told his mother that he was as tall as the Bible giant Goliath . Investigating why he said this, she learned her son had made his own measuring device- a tiny stick, shorter than a real ruler. We chuckle, but we adults frequently do the same- measuring ourselves by our own standards, and feel quite righteous. We are imitating the Pharisee who prayed “God, I thank You that I am not like other men — extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.” But when measured by God’s standards, it really doesn’t matter that we might not be guilty of some of the things others are. That’s because God sees us, as we really are and informs us that “there is none righteous, no not one” Thankfully, God has provided help in the person of Jesus. He became our substitute, paid the penalty for our wrong-doing. The old hymn says it well, “Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.”

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Omar Khadr, was released on parole last month, after spending 13 years in prison for killing Sgt. Christopher Speer, a US medic, in Afghanistan, On the day of his release, Khadr said, “There’s nothing I can do about the past, but I hope I can do something about the future.” True- we cannot un-do our past actions. Only a God of love can right the wrongs of yesterday, because Jesus, God’s Son has made it possible for all our wrong-doing to be forgiven and forgotten. Paul wrote, “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” It is true, that, like Khadr, “there’s nothing we can do about the past. ”But what Jesus, the Savior did in the past makes it possible for all of us to do something about the future. Isaiah invites us to take action now, urging us to “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near…He will have mercy …He will abundantly pardon.”

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An ancient story tells of a man who joined the orchestra of the Emperor of China under false pretenses. Whenever the orchestra practiced, or performed, he would hold his flute up to his lips pretending to play, not making a sound. One day the Emperor requested a solo from each musician, the flutist panicked and committed suicide. His story may have led to the old saying, “he refused to face the music.” We too sometimes practice self-deception, hoping that our good works will get us into heaven, though the Bible clearly states that it is “not by works of righteousness” that we do.. Paul warned, “Be not deceived, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” God has made it clear that when we stand before Him, we must acknowledge our spiritual bankruptcy and accept Christ’s atoning work on Calvary. When we do, He promises, “he who hears my Word and believes in Him who sent me has everlasting life.”

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Today there were break-ins and thefts in many Maritime communities. Most of these criminal acts occurred when there was nobody home. But thanks to new security system technology, including live video feed, you can now monitor everything in your home from hundreds of kilometers away. An ad for one of these security systems says, “You can see anything that’s going on from anywhere in the world.” A homeowner can turn lights on and off, or see everyone who enters a room. Did you know that God has always been able to monitor our lives? Psalm 139, says, that “ He knows” our “ sitting down and… rising up.” And that “He understands our “thought afar off…” and that He is “acquainted with all our ways. This is scary for evil-doers, but comforting for those who have Christ in their lives and know that a kind heavenly Father watches over them.

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“It was a panic… it was stressful because even if you have high grades, there’s the fear the letter is going to say “we regret to inform you…” those were the words of Roxey Size, a grade twelve student from North Bay Ontario, speaking of her experience. This time of year, many high school graduates have applied to universities and are waiting to see if they are accepted. It can make for lots of stress and anxiety. Acceptance is important whether for entrance into a university, applying for a new job, or with friends. In these instances, we can’t be sure.. But when we become aware of our need for a proper relationship with God, acknowledge our spiritual need of Him and sincerely ask Christ to take over in our lives, we can be sure of acceptance. Because our Lord promised, “the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” When we sincerely ask, the Bible says acceptance is assured and we are “Accepted in the beloved.”

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Several years ago my wife and I took Millie, a 70 year old friend, who was ill, to a local medical doctor. We were shocked when he urged us not to bother, saying, “at that age, you just let them die.” We took her to another doctor, and Millie lived another 10 years. In contrast, Dr. Jay Slater, a Vancouver doctor says treating seniors at home is good for the seniors and for the health care system. This old fashioned remedy will still work in our “throw away” world. And something else from the past is also good- the Bible. It’s timeless truth is just as relevant today as when it was written. Paul wrote, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” When we have Christ in our lives, we are given a new heart, a new song, a new name and a new life. The Psalmist urged, “O taste and see that the Lord is good.. Blessed is the man who trusts in Him.” That invitation is still open.

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Dr. David Silverberg, a neurologist from PEI was in the right place at the right time last month. As he exited a train in Washington D.C, he heard a crash and someone scream. A man had fallen from his wheelchair and was lying on the tracks. Dr. Silverberg said, ”He had no legs, there was no way he was getting out of there.” A second man came to help and together they got the man and his chair safely to the platform. A train came by just two or three minutes later. What a vivid picture of what our Lord has done for mankind. The Bible says, “just at the right time, when we were powerless…God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” As Dr. Silverberg helped to save a man who couldn’t help himself, so God sent His Son into the world that “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

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Last month, astonished onlookers, near Abington Scotland watched as a utility vehicle rolled down a steep hill and across a major highway finally hitting a security barrier, with Don, a border collie at the wheel. Farmer Tom Hamilton left the dog in his vehicle while he inspected his lambs. The incident inspired a traffic scare and an online joke- fest, because it looked as though the dog was driving. Sometimes we feel like this poor dog must have felt, as our lives spin out of control. We go faster and faster, but don’t know how to stop. Perhaps in trying to direct our own lives, we have forgotten that the God who made us wants to guide us in the right way. The Word of God tells us, “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.” When lives become aimless, it is time to vacate the driver’s seat and invite God to take control.

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Many health conscious people have regular medical checkups. Sometimes this involves an electrocardiogram, whereby a picture is taken of the movements of the heart. Health professionals are then able to detect any abnormalities and be alerted to possible danger signals. Did you know that God also performs electrocardiograms on our hearts? I am not referring to the physical heart, but to the centre of our emotions, wills and affections. God says, “I search the heart.” Then later He gives us the results, telling us that the heart of man natural is too diseased be fixed. There can be no spiritual by-pass, or stent. But thankfully, God promises, “I will give you a new heart, and put a new spirit within you.” In other words, we need to be spiritually re-born. Jesus explained, “Except a man be born again, He cannot see the kingdom of God.” This new heart comes when we acknowledge our spiritual need and invited Christ into our lives to perform a spiritual heart transplant. That by the way, is what it means to be born again.

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