About 9 months ago or so, I did an online course entitled “Introduction to Systematic Theology” given by Dr. Scott Swain of the First Presbyterian Church of…… Read more “Systematic Theology – huh? what now?”
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Prayer Talk Follow up – Discipleship
Discipleship and Prayer Unlike mentoring, discipleship is distinctly Christian. Discipleship is to be centered in the Word, Christ – focused, and in prayer. Vanessa Hawkins describes discipleship…… Read more “Prayer Talk Follow up – Discipleship”
my prayer talk
I haven’t been active on here, simply because I was preparing to give a speech and that took up so much time!! A few weeks ago, I…… Read more “my prayer talk”
Theology…why does it matter, anyway?
Theology…. why does it matter, anyway? The term “theology” sometimes gets a bad rap. Often, when people are encouraged to “study theology”, all they can see is…… Read more “Theology…why does it matter, anyway?”
A New Years Meditation
Out with the old, in with the new. That’s how it’s said, right? But is it true? Many of us go into a new year with fresh…… Read more “A New Years Meditation”
A Christmas Meditation
Mary, Did You Know? No, I’m not going to riff on that beautiful song. I’ll tell you this – every time I listen to or play it,…… Read more “A Christmas Meditation”
What is the 1 Corinthians 13 Love About?
I’m taking a course right now through the Charles Simeon Trust organization. It’s called “First Principles for Women”. I’ll link to the website at the end of…… Read more “What is the 1 Corinthians 13 Love About?”
Eternity, the New Heavens and New Earth
My favourite quote from Randy Alcorn is “Would you ever go visit another country without learning as much about it as you can?” Well, no, of course…… Read more “Eternity, the New Heavens and New Earth”
Revelation, Not Explanation
Revelation, not Explanation. This was the title of a sermon I heard recently in Prince George in the CRC. The pastor there was doing a series on…… Read more “Revelation, Not Explanation”