C.S. Lewis taught at Oxford University and became a renowned apologist writer, using logic and philosophy to support the tenets of his Christian faith. He is also the author of The Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series, which have been adapted into various films for the big and small screens. Lewis once wrote, “though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.” In a world of constant change in the economy, the family, the lifestyle and where we never know what is around the corner, it is very encouraging to be reminded that we have One who never changes. He said, “I am the Lord, I change not.” And of our Savior, we read, “Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, and today and forever.” We can only be connected to that unchanging Father through the Son who said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell

Last month, for 30 hours, police searched for the killer of three Mounties in Moncton NB. Then, abruptly they caught the alleged killer, using an aircraft rigged with sophisticated surveillance equipment. When the MX-15 is used, anything with a heat signature, such as a human being, registers as a bright white. This amazing technology pictures the way our Creator sees us, everywhere. Adam and Eve, our first parents, tried to hide from God when they disobeyed and sinned against Him. He found them. But God does not only see wrong-doers. He also watches over us to protect and comfort us. We read in the book of Chronicles, “… the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” Those who have Christ in the life and walk with Him have nothing to fear from God’s surveillance.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

A person with whom I am well acquainted came to a stop sign. He looked both ways and then made what the policeman who stopped him called a “rolling stop”. However, that is not a real stop, so he paid a fine. That man now comes to a complete stop at every stop sign. I have since seen many drivers do the same. Slow down, and sometimes not even look both ways and drive through the stop sign or red light. But as irritated as stop signs can be when we are in a hurry, it’s still the law. And we should not ignore the stop signs of life by trying to pretend they don’t exist. Unfortunately many ignore them because they think they have a better idea. But God’s Word still says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” In the end, it’s smarter to obey God’s Word than to live by our own rules

Pastor Alex Rockwell

The EU and the US have accused Russia of violating international law by intervening in Crimea. In an article titled “list of treaties, the Wikipedia Internet Research Source cites all the treaties and agreement formalized between nations and groups from 1283 up through 1209. The article compares this long list of agreements with a list of wars, arguments and broken treaties, and it calls into question the usefulness of human agreements when most of them have been broken. But how wonderful to realize that while mankind generally speaking cannot be trusted, God can. He always keeps His Word. You and I can trust Him and the greatest area of trust is in regards to our eternal destiny. He has said, “whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” When we acknowledge our spiritual needs and invited Christ into our lives, He keeps His Word.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

Should technology enforce morality? “How would private behavior change if we felt that the world could hear every wicked thought? That was Elizabeth Renzetti’s question in a recent Globe and Mail article..” It might surprise some to know that is it is not primarily our bad behavior that keep us from pleasing God? It is our it’s unbelief and failure to accept Jesus as our Savior. None of us could ever be good enough to earn our way to heaven anyway. Faith, (believing that God can and will do whatever His Word promises) is the main event with God. The writer of the book of Hebrews tells us, “Without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is ..” And Paul reminds us, that “having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” While it is true that faith, without works is dead, works are the outward results of a faith within the heart.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

When archaeologists discovered a statue in the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, they were very excited, because it was believed to be a statue of Jesus Christ, the first of its kind to be discovered in the area. Many would like to know what Christ looked like. But the Bible does not tell us very much. It does, however, tell us what He is like. Several verses reveal much about Him. Here are a few: Matthew’s gospel tells us that Jesus is “…gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Isaiah wrote in the Old Testament before Jesus came to earth with the following words- “He has no form nor comeliness, and when we shall see Him there is no beauty that we should desire Him…a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” Let’s not be so concerned about what Christ looks like physically, but with what He is like. If we invite Him into our loves, one day we will see Him in all His glory.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

Recently I read about a tender hearted little boy seen crying near the corner of a busy highway. A kindly passerby stopped to inquire. The boy pointed to a turtle in the middle of the road. Waiting for a break in the traffic, the man rescued the turtle and returned it to the little boy, thinking it was his pet. But the little guy shook his head. “Please put him down by the river. He lives there.” He had shed tears of compassion because a small creature was in danger. In that he illustrates our Savior. Once when Jesus, looked on a large crowd of sick people who needed help, Matthew wrote, “…when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” That’s How Jesus sees us when our hearts are broken and when we are overwhelmed. If we reach out-He embraces us with His love and compassion.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

I read recently of a Pastor who waited in a long lineup to make a purchase on a holiday weekend. Finally after a long wait, he moved forward. The check-out attendant apologized saying, “Sorry about the delay. It seems everybody waits until the last minute.” The Pastor replied, “I know what you mean. It’s the same in my business.” Procrastination is a bad habit in daily living and carries frustrating results. But putting off a decision about our relationship with our Maker can be fatal in its outcome. Because for some, it can be too late- tomorrow may never come. The Bible reminds us, “Now is the accepted time: behold now is the day of salvation.” But today, for all, there is still time to make your peace with God. God’s promise is still-“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell

Doctors at the American Health Foundation believe that disease is spread by man’s illusion. The claim that the greatest cause of unchecked illness is man’s unflagging belief that it can never happen to him One scientist wrote, “We all suffer from the illusion of immortality.” He is referring to the mistaken idea that of living forever in these bodies, hear on earth. That’ not going to happen. You and I have a rendezvous with our Maker one day, and no matter how good our health may be at this moment, that is an appointment that we will all keep. But that need no frighten us. Jesus, speaking on that subject promised, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, even though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” None of us has human immortality, but when we have Christ in our lives, we will live forever.

Pastor Alex Rockwell

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin, and recommended especially in the winter, when we tend to spend less time in the sun than at other seasons. There are also many other dietary supplements folks take, including vitamin C, Vitamin B, garlic and many more. We have become very health conscious and with the proliferation of information about the alleged value of these supplements, it’s no wonder there can be little doubt that some, at least, are helpful. But as important as it is for us to take care of our physical health, it is even more important to look inside and examine our spiritual condition. Remember please, that we are only here on this planet for a relatively short time. We are going to spend somewhere, after this life, forever. Amos, the old testament prophet wisely advised all of us with the words, “prepare to meet your God.”

Pastor Alex Rockwell