A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent is simple in the extreme, but Vincent’s message (reflected in the subtitle Learning to See the Glories of God’s Love) is as compelling as it is straightforward: that the gospel, rehearsed daily, gives Christians so much power that all the promises of God are within reach for... Read More
Can social media be redeemed?
Turn your Facebook usage (or addiction) into something eternally profitable Do you remember when you first started using Facebook? For me, Facebook came into my life in college, and I embraced it whole-heartedly. It was an amazing and new way to connect with others and to share pictures and moments in our lives. After completing... Read More
Celebrating the Life of Deborah Talbert
Being with so many people who love and cherish Mom Talbert was very comforting and helpful today. Meadowlands Baptist Church did so much to make this a memorable and blessed day. They even made a live-streaming option and recorded it for those who couldn’t come in person. Thank you to all of you for your... Read More
Proverbs 18: Don’t isolate & don’t be silent
If you are working through the 2023 Proverbs Reading Challenge, you are on Proverbs 18 today. If you haven’t yet started, or if things have prevented you from reading each day, please don’t worry. You can start anytime, and if you miss some days, it’s ok. Remember that this is a very generous reading challenge... Read More
The power of prayer . . . and paraphrase: paraphrasing the psalms in daily prayer
Sometimes, I really struggle with prayer. I am certain that it is powerful, that it is vital, and that God wants it, but when I actually sit down to pray, my mind sometimes goes blank. In the past, I had struggled with severe fatigue that made it nearly impossible to stay awake when I prayed,... Read More
Tribute to a shining star in a dark world
I’m grateful to have a beautiful contribution from Holly Williams, who has worked alongside Mom Talbert in ministry here in Alberta for many years. Here is her tribute to Debbie Talbert: If I said I haven’t wrestled with the Lord over Debbie’s trial, then I would be lying. I think we have all experienced grief... Read More
What is the best book to help me through the grieving process?
Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love: Daily Meditations to Help You through the Grieving Process is an essential guide for the grieving process. The authors’ stated purpose is to help people “to the other side of grief,” and through 70 different short meditations on the grieving process, they do just that. These meditations provide... Read More
Her children rise up and call her blessed
Today, I sit with Deborah Talbert, wife of Pastor Bud Talbert in Edmonton, Alberta, and mother of five wonderful children. One of those children is my husband, Dave. I am eternally grateful to this woman for the way that she raised her son to become a wise and faithful husband and a kind and wonderful... Read More
What book can help me when I feel broken and at my end?
Book Recommendation: Brokenness The Bible has what may be some surprising things to say about a broken and desperate heart: Is 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of... Read More
What does Proverbs 1 teach us about wisdom?
Are you planning on joining me and others in the 2023 Proverbs Reading Challenge? We aspire to read a chapter of Proverbs each day this year! This will have specific benefits that I mentioned in a previous article. Today, read Proverbs chapter 1, which provides a special kind of introduction to this book of wisdom.... Read More