Scripture Reading — Psalm 23:1-6Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. . . .— Psalm 23:4Bible teachers have often wondered about the setting of this song of David. When was it written?In Psalm 23 we find descriptions of the work of a young man who he

Scripture Reading — Hebrews 10:19-25Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together . . . but encouraging one another. . . .— Hebrews 10:24-25Before the pandemic, our church had a chance to take part in a soup contest called “Soup’s On” for t

Scripture Reading — 2 Kings 5:1-19“If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.”— 2 Kings 5:3I love this Bible story for many reasons. Naaman was a guy who had everything. As an army commander, he could tell people what to do and where to go. He also h

Scripture Reading — Ephesians 4:1-6Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.— Ephesians 4:3Years ago, when we served a church in the community of Terrace Bay, Ontario, we were far away (17 hours by car) from our extended family. If we wanted to get home quicker (14

Scripture Reading — Luke 3:10-18John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”— Luke 3:10-11The man had been invited in, and he had become part of the church. He lived on a pension and struggled with a mental illness. He

Scripture Reading — Matthew 13:31-32“Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds . . . perch in its branches.”— Matthew 13:32The door opened, and in walked a woman I did not know. She explained that she was from

Scripture Reading — Philippians 2:1-4[Look] not . . . to your own interests but . . . to the interests of the others.— Philippians 2:4I live in an area where snow falls in winter, and I would prefer that it would stay off my driveway. My husband looked outside at the snow one day and scowled. He kne