This past Sunday’s sermon from Matthew 18:1-10 on the kingdom of heaven got me to thinking about the kingdom of heaven itself. In fact, the teaching on the kingdom is very central to Jesus’ ministry, and he has much to say about it in the book of Matthew. But what does it all mean for us? First, we must understand that the kingdom of heaven, as it exists ... read all »

“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Rev. 2:10) Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and tonight the Indianapolis Colts will take on the New Orleans Saints for the yearly NFL championship. I enjoy watching the game every year – along with millions of other fans – because who doesn’t enjoy a good conte... read all »

Sometimes we really need proof. “You can drink 2 litres of Coca Cola without stopping for air?” Show me. “Your great, great, great, great uncle was Napoleon?” Show me. Some claims are just too outrageous to believe at face value. Such was the case with Jesus’ claim to be the Son of God. I have always been fascinated by Jesus’ Trans... read all »

I recently watched the movie “Gran Torino” starring Clint Eastwood. The movie is about Walt Kowalski, a retired factory worker and Korean War veteran who is forced to deal with gang violence in his neighbourhood. In protecting his own property, he also makes the difficult choice to protect his next-door neighbours of Hmong descent. As time progresses, his ... read all »

There is very little that I know regarding my ancestry and relatives. Both of my grandfathers died when each of my parents were 12 years old. My father's mother died when I was only two months old, and my mother's mother died only a few years ago, but she lived in the Philippines, and I never got to meet or even talk to her -- she didn't speak English. I've not met an... read all »