June 23, 2013–The Vertical changes the Horizontal

For many of us, our focus in life is too often horizontal, not vertical. What I mean is; we’re people-focused not God-focused. We work very hard to please the people in our life; trying to earn their approval for various reasons. And some of those … [Continue reading]

June 22, 2013–Soaking the rays of the Son

And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18). “Dirty … [Continue reading]

June 21, 2013–Moving Ahead of God

(Today we share with you a great word of caution for all who are prone to act out of impatience on the road to their destiny. Be blessed by this post by guest blogger, Os Hillman) "The LORD has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my … [Continue reading]

June 20, 2013–Get Over What’s Over

The second half of 2 Samuel 12 records one of the lowest moments in King David’s life. The son who was the product of his sordid affair with Bathsheba falls ill. How does David respond to the child’s illness? In verses 16-17 we read: David … [Continue reading]

June 19, 2013–Bound by Grace, Not by Sin

“Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man’s disobedience many were made … [Continue reading]

June 18, 2013–Experiencing the New Birth

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and … [Continue reading]

June 17, 2013–The Security of a Son

Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a … [Continue reading]

June 16, 2013–Thanks, Dad, for an Unforgettable Lesson

(On this Father's Day, the DWOD is a column I wrote for the St. Catharines Standard about a valuable lesson I learned from my dad,  Rev. Dr. Edward Sam. May you be blessed by it!) One of the most traumatic events of my life happened in August … [Continue reading]

June 15, 2013–God Provides And Prospers

"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:33-34) Many … [Continue reading]

June 14, 2013–An “Excellent” Way to Attract Attention

"Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm." (Daniel 6:3) Scripture makes two things clear about excellence: #1. We can … [Continue reading]