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You Can Trust What Jesus Says


A few years ago, while I was still farming, a salesman who sold frames for building machine shops and warehouses…

brokenness, Jesus, Messiah, restoration, trust

Resting While God Drives


“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but…

Jesus, prayer, rest, suffering, will

You Can Trust in Jesus’ Mercy


Ten years ago, when I accepted the call to come and serve as a pastor here at Walnut Grove Lutheran…

grace, helplessness, Jesus, mercy, rescue

Come With Me and Rest


Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said…

Jesus, life, rest, value

The Stages of Faith: Jesus is Worthy of Our Trust


Years ago Susan and I we were able to purchase and develop an acreage near Olds, Alberta. And if any…

faith, faith stages, Jesus, trust

John 4:43-54 – Jesus is Worthy of Our Trust


Summary: Everyone trusts in someone, either ourselves or someone else. The question is whether the object of our faith is…

A Beloved Child of God


And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Mark…

child, grace, identity, Jesus, love

Bucket List Joy: Seeing Jesus


In 2007, the movie “The Bucket List” was released. It starred Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson as two men, both…

Bucket List, Jesus, joy, Simeon

Luke 2:21-40 – Bucket List Joy Over Seeing the Saviour


Summary: How does life work? Most people think that if you do the right stuff, good things will come to…

Anna, Jesus, joy, Simeon, temple

God’s Greatest Gift of Love


Have you ever noticed how hard life is sometimes? Throughout this season leading up to Christmas, this season called Advent,…

Christmas, hope, Jesus, Joseph, joy, love, Mary, peace

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