Episodes

  • Lent and the significance of “forty days”

    Lent and the significance of “forty days”
    Feb 18 2026
    Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of Lent, the forty-day period (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. The word itself, Lent, was chosen for convenience. It traces to an old English word for “springtime,” lencten. More literally, it means “lengthen,” which is a reference to the lengthening of days after a long, dark winter. … Continue reading Lent and the significance of “forty days”
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    2 mins
  • Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy

    Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy
    Feb 17 2026
    Today is known as “Shrove Tuesday.” It’s the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.What does it mean?The name comes from a practice in England to “shrive” on this day—meaning confessing our sins and seeking God’s forgiveness.Since many people fast during Lent, there was a custom of using up fatty foods on this day to … Continue reading Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy
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    2 mins
  • Come to me, and I will give you rest

    Come to me, and I will give you rest
    Feb 16 2026
    When I ask people about their favourite Bible verse, many point to Matthew 11:28. That’s where Jesus says: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”He goes on to talk about his “yoke” which is easy, and his burden which is light. A “yoke” was shared with … Continue reading Come to me, and I will give you rest
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    1 min
  • Aren’t all religions basically the same?

    Aren’t all religions basically the same?
    Feb 13 2026
    Have you ever had someone say to you that all religions are basically the same, and that none is better than the other? I answered this question in a recent podcast episode. You can listen to my full response below. For today’s devotional, however, I’d like to give you a shortened version of my response because … Continue reading Aren’t all religions basically the same?
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    3 mins
  • Our God is never not on the move

    Our God is never not on the move
    Feb 12 2026
    In Daniel 5 the king was perplexed by some mysterious writing on a wall. Since Daniel had developed a reputation as a wise man, he was summoned to help. In exchange for this help the king would give him rewards and status. In response, Daniel said: “Let your gifts be for yourself, and give your rewards … Continue reading Our God is never not on the move
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    2 mins
  • God uses faithful servants—no matter their age

    God uses faithful servants—no matter their age
    Feb 11 2026
    “Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, ‘May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!’” (Daniel 6:16)When you picture Daniel in the lion’s den, what do you see? A young vibrant man full of vigour and prayerful bravery?As I often tell … Continue reading God uses faithful servants—no matter their age
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    2 mins
  • Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)

    Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)
    Feb 10 2026
    “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing” (2 Thessalonians 1:3).What if you are someone’s answered prayer even though yours feel unanswered?You’ve probably heard the first part of that statement … Continue reading Being someone’s answered prayer (when yours feel unanswered)
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    2 mins
  • You are more than what the world says you are

    You are more than what the world says you are
    Feb 9 2026
    “Keep me as the apple of your eye…” (Psalm 17:8)There is a deep human tendency to over-value our achievements. For example, in the movie Rocky, the hard-working boxer’s girlfriend asks him why it is so important for him to “go the distance” in the ring. “Then I’ll know I’m not a bum,” he replies.In the … Continue reading You are more than what the world says you are
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    3 mins