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A Sure Foundation
Moral values and absolutes are not fashionable today but moral relativism is. Yet, when we think about foundations words such as "concrete" and "bedrock" come to mind. Upon what foundations is your life based?
The Winding Path of Life – Stuart Segall
I saw this quote, and it is so me. I am a slow reader — painfully slow in reading or keyboarding. “Some assembly required” usually sends me hurrying to the toilet. I am the poster child for the words “late bloomer.” So, when I saw this, my oh my, did I want to write about it.
That understanding speaks to humility and patience. It reminds us that life is a shared classroom, not a competition. Each person is learning their own lessons, shaped by their experiences, timing, and challenges. The boy and the old man in the painting embody that truth: one just ...
Christianity — What’s In It For Me?
The greatest concern on the typical North American mind is "What's in it for me?" Why should we be Christians? Jesus' disciples wanted to know the answer to that very same question. Jesus' answer is still relevant for us today.
How Are We To “Be Perfect”? – Brad Jersak
Question:
In light of Christ’s revelation of God’s saving grace, how are we to understand his statement, “Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect”? (Matthew 5:48)
Response:
Imagine trying to be the perfect human! Imagine striving to be perfect like Jesus was perfect! Imagine trying to be as perfect as God himself! If we were to take Jesus literally there, we’d either be deluded in our perfectionism or exhausted all the time. It’s just not possible and even seems completely pointless.
Religious or moral perfectionism ...
What Is the Kingdom of God?
Jesus preached about the kingdom of God continuously, but what is it? Is it solely a future time or is the kingdom already here and we've not discovered it.
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
September 9, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“The record of failed predictions should be a red flag for Christians, a caution against using Revelation as a predictive handbook. The fact that our religious landscape is littered with predictions and speculations about eschatology it itself a reason why you need to carefully consider this issue. Why have so many been so wrong so often? The view that you accept of the ordering of events before Christ comes need not affect your salvation, for eschatology is not a core doctrine of Christianity. But your eschatological ...
CWR Video – The Word – Jesus
In this CWR Video, Greg describes how our lives can be a reflection of the light that is within us, Jesus, the living Word.
https://vimeo.com/1212409409
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Changing Course
The ship of our life is much like the Titanic -- we're heading for an iceberg -- metaphorically the end of our lives. But there is an out -- the good news is that Jesus offers us eternal life. Wouldn't it make sense to change course?
Two Brothers – by Greg Albrecht
Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.
"Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the ...
To Watch or To Worship
Many Christians are far more comfortable detached and observing; "watching" rather than "worshiping." How do you respond to our Lord and Savior? Are you a "watcher" or a "worshiper"?
God’s Heart For The Strangers – by Bermie Dizon
Sometimes people ask me who my favorite child is. Of course, I love all my children equally. However, there are times when this love is misunderstood.
Let me explain. As a parent of four children, when one of them is in pain or crisis, it’s not difficult for my wife and me to focus on the one who is suffering. This special attention does not mean we love our other children any less. It simply means that the child in need requires our immediate care. In the same way, I believe Jesus consistently gives priority to those who are hurting, alienated, and without much ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
September 7, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“So one day, Moses was shepherding his sheep. He was far from the glitz and glamour of Egyptian society – he was just another nomadic shepherd. There was a time when he had been a young and handsome prince, now he was an old and forgotten shepherd. He was moving his sheep, trying to find a better pasture – when this strange encounter with God changed his life. We call it the burning bush – the bush that just burned and burned and burned without ever being consumed.
Examine the story carefully. Moses was not ...
Beloved Children or Worthless Slaves? Brad Jersak
Question:
I am discovering that God is a loving Father and I'm experiencing the joy of knowing I'm his dearly loved child. I am basking in his goodness and mercy, I'm rediscovering my true identity in Christ and I'm finding real belonging in his family and at his table.
I'm also taking Jesus more seriously than ever. But some of his teachings are difficult. For example, how should we read Luke 7:7-10? Doesn't this completely undermine the way Jesus sees us?
7 “Suppose one of you has a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Will he say to the servant when he ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
September 5, 2026 - Quote for the Day:
“There are eight Greek words translated as ‘joy’ in the New Testament – with the predominant definition being inner peace, assurance and delight. One of the root words in Greek for ‘joy’ is similar to the word translated as ‘grace’ – suggesting a close connection to God’s grace and the joy one realizes because of that grace. Joy in the Bible ultimately comes from God. Contrasted with happiness, particularly as the word is commonly used in our contemporary world, joy is not based on possessions or ...
Like Little Children
Jesus tells us that we need to become like little children to inherit the kingdom of God. The Bible also tells us about a time of peace when a little child will lead ferocious animals. What characteristics of little children can we learn from them?
Tender Mercies: Broken Bridge – by Ruth Tucker
Bless the Lord who crowns you with tender mercies (Psalm 103, NKJV).
Imagine tucking your baby daughter in a blanket, placing her in a basket and abandoning her at a bustling district of the city. The basket would obviously be discovered, officials would be contacted, and the child would be taken to join the multitude of other infants housed in a crowded orphanage.
On the surface it seems to be utterly inhumane. Indeed, what could possibly motivate a young mother to do this? She was married with another daughter who would have been delighted to spoil a little ...
The Message of Revelation
The anticipation of Jesus’ second coming and "the end times" have occupied Christian concerns for millennia. Many have looked to the biblical book of Revelation for clues to the events surrounding Jesus' return. What is the book of Revelation about? Do you know?
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0016.mp3
In essentials, Unity; In non-essentials, Liberty; In all things, Charity – Greg Albrecht
QUESTION:
Why did Paul say that women were not supposed to be preachers? Why did he say that women should be in submission to their husbands? Why did he say that women should have their head covered, but not men?
RESPONSE:
Thank you for your question and the opportunity to be of service. Allow me to enumerate a few logical, Christ-centered, balanced and sound (at least in my opinion!) perspectives to keep in mind as we address this question:
A passage that we study should be considered within its historical and grammatical context, in ...
Life Lived, Lessons Learned, Following Jesus #1- Ken Williams
Ken Williams
Learning from Bonnie, a Christ follower:
Twenty-one years ago, Nancy and I joined family and neighbors grieving Bonnie Theodora Kellesvig Strommen’s death. We smile as we recall the good times we shared with her. Some memories come from our changed relationship after Sally died, her beloved husband of 53 years. For the ten years following his death, she occasionally wept recalling a memory of their rich life together.
Bonnie mourned but embraced the gift of knowing Jesus was embracing and comforting her (Mat.5:4). She knew Jesus was leading all his ...
Jesus Took Our Place
Barabbas was a condemned criminal and would have died on the cross except that Jesus took his place. Jesus substituted for Barabbas and he substituted for you and for me.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0015.mp3
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