Philippians 1:1-11. Have you ever watched over the course of months as a new building went up? Someone had to lay out the plans, consider the cost, gather all needed workmen and materials, and then work with others to build the new structure. God is at work in the lives of His children. Can you [...]

Cindy Klassen sounds like a champion. Asked how she stay focused, she replied “When I’m going through the hard times I always believe that I can do it.” As a member of the Canadian Olympic Women’s  Speed Skating Team Cindy won gold at the 2006 games in Turin.  She won five medals in total over [...]

At a recent wedding reception we met a delightful couple who had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. They were in their eighties, but you could have fooled us! Articulate. Charming. And the way they smiled at each other was more like the bridal pair than an older married couple. They had just finished reading [...]

Philippians 3:12-21. Philippians 4:1. As we’ve journeyed through the book of Philippians together, we’ve seen Paul’s love for the believers at Philippi. His concern prompts him to give some very practical instructions about how to move forward in their walk with God. “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on [...]

Philippians 4:2-7. So often we are reminded, “Choose joy.” Is that the same as wearing a mask or painting a smile on your face? Does joy just come easier to some people, or is it truly a matter of an obedient choice? We know that a joyful attitude and heart make a huge difference. Take [...]

Philippians 1:12-30. It is very easy to be caught up in our daily activities that we forget that this is not all there is…eternity is ahead! When we are conscious of eternity, it changes our view of the troubles of today, the interpersonal challenges which we face, and our purpose on earth. Take this second session in [...]

Starfish

Billions and billions served. McDonald’s prides itself in having had billions of people at their counters.  From their humble beginnings as a food stand in California to a franchise in almost every country around the world, the chain had to start somewhere – one customer at a time. Evangelism is no different. In Scripture, Jesus [...]

Philippians 2:12-30. Have you ever been in a cave and had all lights turned off? The darkness can almost be felt. To then walk quickly down an unfamiliar portion of that cave, as warning labels sometimes state, “may be hazardous to your health.” You may trip or slip, or simply become disoriented. Yet consider what [...]

Philippians 2:1-11. Have you ever wished you could peek inside someone’s mind? Perhaps it is a spouse, a sibling; maybe it is some historical figure that you’ve studied. Can you imagine the thoughts and attitudes of the Wright brothers when they first flew? What did Noah’s wife think about sharing living quarters with their floating [...]

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 cup nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup honey 2 Tablespoons 2% low-fat milk Directions: In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed. [...]