Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV) One of my hobbies is paper quilling. This involves taking thin strips of coloured paper and rolling them around a spool into a tight circle. After the finished circle is removed from the spool, the coils ca…

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Isaiah 43:2-3a – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. (NKJV) Have you ever been close to death, or thought you were? Several d…

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Galatians 5:22-23 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. (ASV) Sometimes, we may wonder how well we really know a friend or a member of our family. Sometimes, we find out more a little later, and it serves up an opportunity to reflect …

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Ephesians 4:22-24 – As for your past life, you are to cast off the old man who is being corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind. And put on the new man, who has been created according to God for righteousness and true holiness. (RGT) How many of us remember Clark Kent running after he heard a cry for help, gra…

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We were a young family living on a single income when I was still a stay-at-home mom, and I had fallen into the familiar trap of "just a little more". I convinced myself that if my husband's paycheque were only a hundred dollars more, life would be much easier. We all know, however, that this line of thinking is foolish. In an old folktale about an…

Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 by Rev. Robert Adams.

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Psalm 116:17 – I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord. (NKJV) I have a vivid memory of one particular day when I was ministering in Trenton, Ontario, Canada. The doorbell rang, and it was Lottie Jones Florist with a big bouquet from a member of the congregation. As if in answer to my unspoken ques…

"Reading Round Up" Josh and Betsy are back with more book recommendations. Each of them shares briefly about three books they read this summer. Log onto Amazon, open your Kindle, or get out your library card -- and let us know what you think of these books!Betsy reviews:"Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon" by Michael P. Ghiglieri & Thomas M. …

Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (NIV) Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (NIV) He was a young, talented rugby player, and he was hospitalized after a very bad accident. She was a petite young nurse who nursed him back to health. Soon afterwards, they…

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Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 by Rev. Robert Adams.

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"Which Vacation is Better: A Cruise, or an All-Inclusive Resort?"Welcome to the Official Launch of the "INTERSECT: Where Church Meets Culture" YouTube Video Show!While most of our episodes will dive into meatier topics, today Josh and Betsy Desch have some fun with one of their (in)famous debates: Which Vacation do you think is better -- a Cruise o…

"Metaverse Madness"Have you heard about the metaverse? Are you living in the metaverse already? Why is Facebook now called Meta? And do you need to take out a second mortgage and buy the new Apple Vision Pro glasses? Josh and Betsy are here to guide you through all these issues and more, so bring your “main character energy” and leave your NPC atti…

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Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 29th, 2024 by Rev. Robert Adams.

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Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 by Rev. Robert Adams.

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Scriptures and sermon from St. John's Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 by Rev. Robert Adams.

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