From my precious friend, Alison Sibley… This has really hit home with me lately! Recently, I asked someone for a hug, and I was turned down because they were preoccupied with something that was very “important” on their phone that they were reading. I thought about what regret may arise if tomorrow never came for […]
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Listen to the story of a former drug dealer and ex-prostitute who have become evangelists – Johan and Brenda. While in prison, Johan, a drug dealer from Holland, had a supernatural encounter with God: instead of condemnation and judgment, he felt unconditional love and acceptance. Without a proper understanding of the Bible, years would pass
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by Ralph Tippin It is especially hard to see a baby or a young child suffering with sickness, disease, or the effects of a serious accident. Quite often, as I watch a television program originating from Sick Kids’ Hospital, I am so emotionally involved with the child being operated on or being treated for some
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During Jesus’ time on Earth, He had many run-ins with Jewish religious leaders. But one late night He had an encounter with a leader named Nicodemus, a Pharisee and teacher of God’s Old Testament laws. Nicodemus had been watching Jesus heal people of all kinds of sicknesses, and seen Jesus set free those tormented by
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How often do we rush through a day, doing the required things, caring for family and friends, obligations to groups we are part of, jobs for most of us? My life since Hilda joined Jesus has changed dramatically. My pace of life is so different. Not always slower, but definitely different. There are a couple
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Quotes to Ponder About Trusting God By Ralph Tippin The quotes below have been very personal to Barb and myself over the past years. God has shown Himself to us in marvellous ways. That is even in the midst of trials and physical challenges. These trials and challenges test our faith in God’s unfailing goodness.
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A Bible verse spurred me on to continue painting today. I had spent two wonderful hours, painting outside along the Grand River near our home – but the result was disappointing. It’s certainly not as easy painting on location outside, as painting indoors from a photo at my desk, lol. It was my first time
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This story is shared by Ralph Tippin, my dear friend and contributor to the Treasures on this website… Every day, I am reminded that the enemy of our souls is out to rob us of life. It is at these times that I want to run – right to our heavenly Father. He teaches me
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The heart’s desire of every born-again believer in Jesus is to please God. Our new spirit, given to us by God now delights in the things of God. Jesus said, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” As believers we still face the weakness of our flesh, even though our spirit wants to
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This morning at Faith Church, Pastor Devin Ryckman spoke about putting Jesus ahead of everyone else in our lives. That includes ourselves, our families, our careers, everything. It sounds like a tall order, but Jesus’ own words verify our need to put Jesus first. When you think about the brevity of our lives down here,
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