Devotions

As we head into the Christmas and holiday season, financial strain can often weigh heavily on our minds. But God promises to meet our every need. In Scripture, He’s called our Provider, Sustainer, and Portion. 

I recently read, “Loneliness is the new silent killer—more deadly than smoking, more destructive than obesity, and it’s spreading faster than any pandemic we’ve ever faced.” This reality highlights the urgent need for action. What can we, as followers of Jesus, do about it?

In a world where “good” can be as subjective as asking if the food was tasty or if someone was well behaved, it’s crucial to understand true goodness from a biblical perspective. The Bible challenges us to see goodness not just as a moral nicety but as a powerful weapon against evil.

I have learned that God often requires us to wait upon Him and His timing. Sometimes, I’ve become impatient and tried to make the Lord’s plans happen for me, which didn’t end well. The Lord never intended us to live apart from Him.

In 2 Chronicles 20, we find the story of King Jehoshaphat facing a challenge. Multiple armies were closing in on his nation, threatening to destroy his people. In his desperation, he turned to God, the only one who could help.

In a world marked by conflict and turmoil, Galatians 5 presents the Fruit of the Spirit as a profound antidote. These attributes—love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

Throughout this wonderful country, the summer can be such an invigorating time as we take advantage of the warm weather, spend time outside, and often go away on a vacation.

Canada Day has been a national celebration and holiday since 1868 after Canada was recognized as a country that has the freedom to govern itself as a federation by Great Britain on July 1, 1867. In the first years of Dominion Day, provinces organized local festivities in celebration.