Edward's Blog (30)

Recently I read a very good post by lady in another group regarding Jesus' birthday (i.e. Christmas) I replied with a bit of different view. This lady mentioned that so many will celebrate the birth of Christ but without inviting Him or even mentioning His name (unless its used in a profane manner). But even some Christians do not honour Him either. Christmas is more than fancy parties, more than sitting in a comfortable pew in a beautiful building what we call church. Here is what I see and…

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Peter certainlt encourages us to defend our faith in Christ 13 Who will harm you if you are devoted to doing what is good? 14 But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don't be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don't get upset. 15 But dedicate your lives to Christ as Lord. Always be ready to defend your confidence {in God} when anyone asks you to explain it. However, make your defense with gentleness and respect.``

1 Peter 3:13-15 (GW)

Not that God needs… Continue

Thank you for the invite to your groups I am checking them out now

Gideon said to him, “If you find me acceptable, give me a sign that it is really you speaking to me Judges 6:17 (GW)





As the Lord was passing by, a fierce wind tore mountains and shattered rocks ahead of the Lord. But the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind came an earthquake. But the Lord wasn't in the earthquake. 12 After the earthquake there was a fire. But the Lord wasn't in the fire. And after the fire there was a quiet, whispering voice. 13 When Elijah heard it, he… Continue

long as the earth exists,



planting and harvesting,



cold and heat,



summer and winter,



day and night



will never stop.”

Gen 8:22 (GW)



In 1970 Ray Stevens came out with a song I love, Everything Is Beautiful . The song starts off with children singing " Jesus Loves The Little Children." (To hear this song go to YOUTUBE). When I looked into the mirror this morning I kinda wondered where the "beauty" went. If you listen carefully… Continue

The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught committing adultery John 8:3 (GW) The first thot that comes to mind regarding this verse is where did the Pharisees know where to find this woman so readily? Where is the man she weas having the affair with? He should have been there for sure. This was a set uo pure and simple. The footnote in the Life Application Study Bible regarding 8:3-6 states that the religious leaders had broken the Law by not arressting the man. The Law… Continue

He didn't want to travel in Judea because Jews there wanted to kill him John 7:1 (GW)



When I still worked with Young Offenders I recall receiving death threats in fact one youth even got hold of my phone number and threatened to kill me. The Police were called in to investigate. I have never been threatened with death because of my faith in Christ. I have been ridiculed, laughed at and insulted. With the way things are changing here in Canada that may change. I receive a weekly… Continue

5 As Jesus saw a large crowd coming to him, he said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 Jesus asked this question to test him. He already knew what he was going to do John 6:5-6 (GW)



Recently I have started reading the Gospel Of John for my morning devotions and I want to share some thots from these devotionals. These thots are not on the whole chapter rather from certain passages that stood out or one might say that "grabbed" me at the time as I was… Continue

Church Shopping

Recently a family member informed me she was looking for a new congergation to work with. Basically the reason was that she felt that her needs were not being met. At first I thought little of it and wished her success in her search. now I am in the process of doing the same. Why? There is a personal reason which I am not sure is a reason to leave the congergation I have been with since 1972. So why leave? I am a "meat & patatoes" man that is I enjoy good and healthy… Continue

Thank you for the Invite

RAMBLING: Your Voice Is Needed

“A voice cries out in the desert:



‘Prepare the way for the Lord!

Make his paths straight!'” Matt 3:3 (GW)

They watched as the sun rose, heat waves shimmering in the early morning. They knew it was going to be another hot day with temperatures soaring well beyond the comfort zone. They turned away to seek the cool shade wherever that might be. They sought comfort in their daily rituals as this would help… Continue