IRONICALLY,  the very thing keeping most single women from getting a man to pop the question is the fact that they're 'single' women.That is to say, the fact that they're thinking like single women, as opposed to their married counterparts, according to Christine Pembleton in her debut book 'Lord, I'm Ready to be a Wife' (Josephine Communications, June 2009)."The 'single woman' is someone who has her own purpose--like a career or ministry--and it's something that she can do by herself," said Pembleton, who took her wedding vows nearly four years ago. "She doesn't really have time for a relationship and,…

This is a work in progress – raw materials for a book that I want to write as a legacy to God’s fingerprint and mighty hand favor in my life. MANY PEOPLE HAVE ENCOURAGED ME TO WRITE A BOOK. . . . . I have a 16 page testimony in paragraph format that will be added soon. THIS IS MY PERSONAL WORK - SO NO JUDGEMENT CALLS PLEASE. . . . . and thank you friends for adding encouraging comments and constructive criticism as I journey with God in this book. I AM BORN FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS…

Agreed that everything about God is perfect, but His timing is simply impeccable.  He is never too early.  He is never too late.  He is always just on time.  A few weeks ago, as we were coming home from a long day of praying for people in the market, we found ourselves in a traffic jam.  Seeing the traffic jam, I was immediately reminded of a situation exactly one year earlier when we had been stuck in traffic for over 3 hours.  This is the festive season (Durga Puja, in particular), and due to various community prayers, the roads get…

Hey Brothers and Sisters, Our church is going through a financial hick up of sorts. We are an all nations church the reaches the Indo-Canadian community locally. This community is known for its drug trade, violence, and other social ills. We wanted to change all that and many lives have been touched by our love for Jesus. Will you donate at http://www.punjabichurch.com/? We are a small church with big dreams, aspirations and vision. We can make it when we work together.God bless you all!Mr. Bilson

PSALM 23 - A PSALM OF DAVID. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.6…

10. the recent lack of updates is not because i'm not writing. but rather because i'm not publishing. the following is a mishmash of stuff i wrote two months ago mixed in with stuff i wrote two minutes ago as well as the random nonsense that crosses my mind on a moment to moment basis.9. i'm sick with the flu. though not of the pig variety. just in case anyone is prone to abnormal anxiety.8. if rules were meant to be kept, God wouldn't have placed the forbidden fruit right in the center of the garden and then highlighted the…

A little over a week ago, I sat down with the leadership of St. Mark’s Church to talk about the future and what happens after December of this year. It was a great meeting and more on that later. Three Seven Mile Road men attended the meeting with me. As I was recounting the night to my friend Matt Kruse, pastor of Seven Mile Road Boston, here’s what stuck out to him: I had committed men who I could call on to attend the meeting with me.He helped me see that often that’s a rare thing in the early days…

Psalm 32 1 Blessed is he        whose transgressions are forgiven,        whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man        whose sin the LORD does not count against him        and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent,        my bones wasted away        through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night        your hand was heavy upon me;        my strength was sapped        as in the heat of summer.        Selah 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you        and did not cover up my iniquity.        I said, "I will confess…

To download this article click here. Next week a movie is coming out that is produced, directed and written by the same person who made “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow” that depicts the end of the world. What makes this movie different is that it illustrates a cataclysmic event on December 21, 2012 as prophesied by the ancient Mayan calendar. The Mayans were a civilization that flourished in Central America until they mysteriously disappeared around A.D. 900. So many people are panicking that NASA has intervened to allay public fears and prevent mass hysteria! To quote an article…

We live in an an age where success is all about sound bytes. It is about being seen, being heard and being recognized. We want to be ’seen’ busy. We want to be where the ‘action’ is.We live and believe in ‘aspirational’ christianity and so all what we ’spiritually’ are is put on Face Book. We are ever in a ‘broadcast’ mode as we get lost in the craze for the world of megapixels and megabytes. And often times, we gain the whole world’s attention but end up losing on the heavenly joy of ‘rooting’ people in spirituality and ‘building’…

In his book, Humility, C.J. Mahaney has this great section on identifying “Evidences of God’s Grace.” Here’s a brief excerpt of what he has to say: Most people are more aware of the absence of God than the presence of God. Most people are more aware of the presence of sin than evidences of grace. What a privilege and joy it is in pastoral ministry and small-group ministry to turn one’s attention to ways in which God is at work, because so often people are unaware of God’s work. And much of God’s work in our lives is quiet; it’s…

By Robin SamOctober 05, 2009 | 05:26:19 ‘LEARN to study the Bible’ was born, according to Pastor Andy Deane’s own admission, out of a botched attempt to teach a group of teenagers ‘a few basic inductive Bible study principles.’ Andy was well-meaning alright but he taught them a method of Bible study that was complicated and presented it as if that was the only way to study Scripture. When failure stared him in the face, he decided to teach himself the basics of Bible study first. He read over 30 books on Bible study, looked up various websites and discovered…

Two pertinent ‘why’ questions help us understand the nature of Biblical compassion portrayed by the ‘prodigal Father’ who lavished love on his wayward son. (Lk.15:17-24). There is a definite progression, logic and climax in this story. One out of 100 sheep is lost. What does the shepherd do? He leaves the 99 to search until the one is found and then has a party! One of 10 silver coins is lost and the woman makes similar painstaking efforts and then the celebration! Now, one of the Jewish Father’s two sons is lost, the elder son seemed to know his whereabouts,…

By Matthew VictorNovember 02, 2009 | 03:12:56 HE was born into a Christian family and brought up on good values by his parents, both of whom were in government jobs and were zealo us in the Lord’s ministry. Songs, music and choir played a great role in his family where Alwin Thomas’ early days were spent in the CSI church. That’s where he got the unction to lead the worship. Though as a young boy, he was brought up in the fear of the Lord, he had no salvation experience in his youth. Armed with a post-graduate degree in business…

Last week, we preached from Matthew 9 and cast a vision for being a community that welcomes sinners like Jesus. We said “a hospital for sinners” and not “a museum for saints” is what we’re shooting for. This week, we preached from Luke 10 and cast a vision for being a community that shows mercy and compassion like Jesus. I am so grateful to God for how these sermons fell back to back in our series. Here’s why. Usually, we tend to run to one of two poles when it comes to ministries of the Word and ministries of deeds.…

To download this article click here. Often leaders are not true to themselves or to the call of God in their lives. The following are signs that you have been leading from your true, authentic self and not from false expectations. I. You have a godly rhythm in your personal life Authentic leaders pace themselves and don’t overreach regarding their ministry schedules because they are not taking a yoke Jesus never gave them. (Jesus’ yoke is easy; read Matthew 11:28-29.) Often, overworked ministers are trying to prove something because of an identity crisis or insecurity. Thus, even when they are…

Excerpts from Faith in the workplace e-mag “Messed-up people mess up their organizations,” Dr. Denise Daniels explained. “And messed-up organizations mess up their people.” It was a sobering thought for the folks at Laity Lodge that day, but it wasn’t the end of the story. The opposite is also true. Healthy people create healthier organizations. And healthy organizations create healthier people. Our work is about more than just the products and processes and services we provide. Our work is about relationships and excellence and redemption and calling. Wherever we are, we can be leaders by keeping a healthy and positive…

Jesus’ response to the Pharisee’s criticism of him fraternizing with outcasts and unclean tax-collectors and sinners is in not one, but three parables. Its trajectory is deliberate to radically redefine what it means to be ‘lost’ and to reveal God’s heart for the lost. The prodigal asks for his portion of the inheritance prematurely, goes to a ‘far away country’ and squanders it. Then he is destitute, in desperate need and no one helps him. He ends up feeding pigs where he comes to his sense, repents and returns to Father’s house. The father takes several steps that teach us…

A friend sent me this post and I was instantly challenged by this African pastor’s prayer. This is a lifestyle creed and may God grant us grace to ’say’ it and ‘live’ it The Fellowship of the Unashamed I am part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”I have Holy Spirit power.The die has been cast.I’ve stepped over the line.The decision has been made.I am a disciple of His.I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.I am finished and done with low living, sight…

CAN the symbolic language, numerology, myths and allusions of the Revelation be clearly explained? Can we decode what must soon take place? 'A Divine Appointment' unravels the dreams of Daniel and the revelations of John, revealing prophecies that have come to pass and those that have yet to be fulfilled. 'A Divine Appointment' is the debut work of Canadian author, Jeff Holmes. Holmes has studied and taught on end time prophecy for over 10 years. Through his work readers will easily grasp and understand the figures that are yet to appear in history, and the great events that have yet…