Questions abound when it comes to prayer. I was recently asked by a parishioner whether having more people pray would be more effective. Should we really try to get as. . . Continue reading
Are More Prayers More Effective?
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About Pastor Wes Bredenhof
Wes Bredenhof serves the Free Reformed Church of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia; after serving as a missionary and pastor in Canada. He has an M.Div. from the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary and a Th.D. from Reformation International Theological Seminary. He’s the author of numerous articles and several books. He regularly blogs at www.bredenhof.ca. It Makes No Sense
Once there was a young man hanging out with his friends. They were bored so they decided to do something exciting. One of the people in the neighbourhood had some. . . Continue reading
Ten Ways to Help Your Children Love and Stay with the Church
If you’re in a faithful gospel-preaching church and you have children, wouldn’t you want your children to love that church and stay with it? I’ve come up with a list. . . Continue reading
When It’s Done It’s Done
Franco Maggiotto (1937-2006) was one of the most memorable men I’ve ever met. At one point in his life, he’d been a Roman Catholic priest in Italy. The papal hierarchy. . . Continue reading
Traitors or Loyal Subjects?
Imagine for a moment a powerful yet wise and good king ruling over his vast kingdom. Years ago, there was a rebellion in the kingdom. Subjects of the king revolted. . . Continue reading
Enmity with the World is Friendship with God
With these words James presents a stark contrast between two different relationships. There’s your relationship with the world and then there’s your relationship with God. The two ought never to. . . Continue reading
Does God Love Everybody?
Some time ago a parishioner asked me whether God loves everyone. She was discussing this with a friend. The friend insisted that God doesn’t love everyone — he only loves. . . Continue reading
The Great Divide
I grew up during the Cold War and quite aware of it. In fact, in St. Albert, the Alberta city where I spent most of my youth, we had an. . . Continue reading
How Did Jesus Become What God Hates?
God hates sin. According to Prov. 6:16, “There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him…” Then follow seven specific sins that God despises: . . . Continue reading
Why It’s Right for God to Seek and Demand Glory
When someone goes on and on about their accomplishments because they want to be praised, Christians regard that as prideful. It’s selfish. We call such a person a “glory-hound.” Yet. . . Continue reading