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By Glen Pitts
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A FATHER’S INFLUENCE
Several years back, I went with three other colleagues to participate in a men’s conference in a small town in Nicaragua. We had...
Jan 22, 2024
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CELEBRATING PROGRESS
There are times we are our own worst critic. We fail to give ourselves credit where credit is due. One of these areas is progress....
Jan 15, 2024
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THE CENTRALITY OF JESUS
From beginning to end the Bible has as its central theme the person and work of Jesus Christ. The centrality of Jesus is seen in...
Jan 8, 2024
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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Sitting with my brother Craig and his wife Dorothy over a morning cup of tea, Craig mentioned how he had always been baffled by the...
Dec 26, 2023
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THE “WHO-WHO” AND THE RITUAL OF GIFTING
“Gifting has become so much a part of our social structure that it’s gotten into a ritualized rut,” claims John Mori. However, every...
Dec 19, 2023
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THE BEE BOOK / Who said bees can’t fly?
Sitting in my office at home, my then-eight-year-old granddaughter Naomi walked in and pulled up a stool beside me. “What are you doing...
Dec 4, 2023
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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART
The Apostle Paul was very concerned about relevancy. He wanted to make every effort to make the gospel clear and accessible to as many...
Nov 27, 2023
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GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK
For just a moment, I want you to put yourself in the sandals of David in Scripture. He was a shepherd boy who was on an errand for his...
Nov 13, 2023
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OUR STANCE IN THE LIGHT OF JESUS’ COMING
Today, our Christian libraries are full of books and articles that address the second coming of Jesus. There is an acute feeling among...
Oct 30, 2023
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THE ACCUSING VOICE OF THE ENEMY
Satan is described in the Bible as “the accuser of the brethren.” (Revelation 12:10) He is also a liar and a deceiver. And most of his...
Oct 23, 2023
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THE TORN CURTAIN
Many today shy away from God, viewing him as a stern and demanding authority. That’s the way people in the Old Testament viewed him. ...
Oct 10, 2023
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LIVING BETWEEN TWO ICONS
All around us, we have icons. Each one is a simple sign with a specific meaning that evokes a response. On highways, we have icons...
Oct 2, 2023
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"FOLLOW ME" JESUS SAID
My parents took our family one summer on an adventure into the Bonnechere Caves in Egenville, Ontario. Prior to our entry into the...
Sep 25, 2023
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FORGIVENESS - An Act of Love
Jesus had been brutally treated and nailed to the cross to die. Yet in that moment, he still had the strength of mind and character to...
Sep 18, 2023
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THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF PRAYER
Possibly of all spiritual disciplines, prayer represents the greatest challenge. Even advanced followers of Jesus are uniquely conscious...
Sep 11, 2023
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THE UNNOTICED
In Scripture, followers of Jesus were identified in various ways. John the Baptist was identified as “the forerunner of Jesus.” Peter,...
Sep 5, 2023
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LIFE IS SHORT
My sister-in-law Dorothy has a little laminated card she passes out freely. Besides the words “Jesus Loves You” and her name, it reads:...
Aug 28, 2023
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THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS
There are many who hold misconceptions about forgiveness. Some view forgiveness as a weakness - caving into the actions of others. They...
Aug 14, 2023
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REPRESENTATIVE INFLUENCE
There are those who ask: “Why should Adam’s disobedience impact me? Why should I have to live with the consequences of his decision? ...
Aug 8, 2023
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THE REAL DEAL
In Matthew 23, Jesus had a very stern warning against hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is fundamentally “playacting.” One is playing a part that is...
Jul 31, 2023
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