The Westminster Confession of Faith states that, ‘God, the great creator of all things, doth uphold, direct, dispose and govern all creatures, actions and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise and Holy providence.” He governs all things according to the counsel of His own will. That [...]
Devotional “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16) This incisive expression—“redeeming the time”—occurs also in Colossians 4:5: “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” The Greek word for “redeem” means to “buy back,” to [...]
You Need To Be Saved “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” [John 3:3]. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” [Romans 3:23]. “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” [Hebrews 9:27]. “Every one of us shall [...]
Devotional “Fathers and mothers are the most natural agents for God to use in the salvation of their children. I am sure that, in my early youth, no teaching ever made such an impression upon my mind as the instruction of my mother. Neither can I conceive that, to any child, there can [...]
The Toronto church held its annual general meeting on May 1st. Reports from the various departments were given and showed that the church and school are in good shape. The pastor, Dr. Larry Saunders, thanked the many workers who made 2023 such a success. The church session was augmented by the addition [...]
Devotional “But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.” (1 Thessalonians 4:9) The Christian life involves both individual accountability and interpersonal involvement. Each of us is individually responsible for maintaining the right sort of relationship with others, [...]
The Bible is like a magnificent palace constructed of precious oriental stone, comprising sixty-six stately rooms. Each one is different from its fellows, and is perfect in its individual beauty, while together they form a building incomparably majestic, glorious and sublime. In Genesis, we enter the grand Vestibule, where we are [...]
Devotional "The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:" Psalm 138:8 He who has begun will carry on the work which is being wrought within my soul. The Lord is concerned about everything that concerns me. All that is now good, but not perfect, the Lord will watch over, and preserve, and carry [...]
The Jews, as a rule, do not employ names like Genesis, Exodus etc. for the five books of Moses. Instead, they take part of the opening text each time as it stands in the Hebrew Bible. The lovely title they have for Exodus is “Elleh Shemot,” which means, “These are the names.” [...]
Devotional "If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." 1 John 2:1 True Christians are painfully aware of their shortcomings. They feel sin with a keenness unknown to ungodly men. It robs them of their joy. It mars their fellowship with God. It destroys their service. [...]
It has been a long time since the last issue of ‘Bits and Pieces’ – last October to be precise. The reason for the gap had to do with the editor’s health. First, there was an irregular heartbeat, which led to seventeen days in hospital and the installation of a pacemaker. Good progress [...]
Devotional "Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body" Philippians 3:21 Often when we are racked with pain, and unable to think or worship, we feel that this indeed is "the body of our humiliation," and when we are tempted by the passions which rise [...]
