TA Ed Alexander spoke of the phrase, “The many standards earth has set, the joy it offers warily” from Hymn 130. Proverbs 16:11, Proverbs 11:1, a just weight and balance are the Lords; all the weights of the bag are His work. A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is … Read more
1907–Passenger service to P.E.I. was a boat from Pointe du Chene, New Brunswick to Summerside. When the workers arrived, that very same evening they preached on the street corner in Summerside. Then spent the night in the Police Station, which was common for travelers who had no place to stay. They were Willie Snedden from … Read more
Hymn 372 May the Lord Depend on You? II Corinthians 11:3, “But I fear, lest by any means….simplicity that is in Christ.” We have come to the last day and for many of us it is the last Convention this year. How do we feel? We have had very special times in the presence of … Read more
Hymn 63, “Precious Seed” (Prayer) Hymn 402, “Lord, Grant My Life” This race doesn’t get easier. No comparisons between the creation and the creator. No comparison between my will and God’s will. The only sure thing is [in?] the work [world?] is change. Being forced to change can hurt. However, it is for the better. … Read more
We know that we really need the mind of Christ to be able to gain the highest prize, which is God’s Son. There were many temptations that fell upon Jesus but He prayed that His disciples wouldn’t fall into temptation. He said to them there in Luke’s Gospel; in the 22nd chapter. [Lk22:31] The Lord … Read more
Hymn 282. These days have meant more to me than I can express. It is wonderful to see the work of God in every place. We sometimes say it is a mystery, but if you take a bushel of wheat, it will produce wheat wherever you plant it. In the part where we labour it … Read more
*[These notes also in circulation with the date 2009. Perhaps the earlier date is correct.] Hymn 208 I have read those first chapters of Revelation over many times and each time I read them, I find something new. This story begins when John was a prisoner on the Isle of Patmos. Rev1:4, “John to the … Read more
Hymn 264, many times Jesus just met with His own disciples, and all others were excluded. Then at other times, there were the twelve and other people, all together, and they heard the profound teachings of Jesus. But at other times, He was alone with His disciples. In Matthew, I noticed where Jesus was talking … Read more
The story of Elijah and Elisha, there are some wonderful things written about these men that can help us, inspire us and lift our eyes to things eternal. The things they did, the spirit they showed, the attitude they were living in very difficult days. It was not a time that was very bright for … Read more
In Deuteronomy 20:19, God told man not to cut down the trees. He said, “The tree of the field is man’s life.” From Genesis to Revelations, we read of trees. I have enjoyed a study of them. From the substance of trees, we derive food, fuel, and shelter; from their grace and enduring beauty, we … Read more