Be still, and know that I am God ~ Psa. 46:10 Chris Cousine Jul 10, 2025 Over the past couple of Sundays, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of sitting quietly in the pews of two different congregations—first with the local Anglican parish, and more recently at a PCA (Presbyterian Church in America) service. I wasn’tContinue reading “From the Pew: On Deer, Owen, and the Forgotten Privilege of Being God’s Children”
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Why Couldn’t the Grave Hold Him?
A Message for the Anxious, the Searching, and the Hope-Starved Chris Cousine Apr 20, 2025 Scripture: Revelation 1:17–18 Thanks for popping by, I pray this Easter has been a good one. With that, I’d like to have a chat about a little thing that happened a couple thousand years ago. Let’s be honest: death makesContinue reading “Why Couldn’t the Grave Hold Him?”
What Temptation Reveals About You (And God)
A Message to the Struggling, the Wandering, and the Worn Out Scripture: James 1:12–14 Welcome, and thank you for popping by, whether you’re a regular, a guest, or someone who’s just not sure what to believe anymore. If you’re like many Albertans today, you probably feel like you’re under pressure. The cost of living isContinue reading “What Temptation Reveals About You (And God)”
A Pox on All Your Houses
Last week, something in me broke. After much careful thought and prayer, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s Pierre Poilievre’s fault. Predictably, the Liberal Party and their enablers in the mainstream media pulled out the old playbook—attack the Conservatives on abortion. It’s a tired trick, but it still works. And what did Poilievre sayContinue reading “A Pox on All Your Houses”
Eyes on the Harvest: Living with Gospel Urgency
Scripture: John 4:35 (ESV)“Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest.” Jesus uses a familiar agricultural proverb to redirect His disciples’ attention to a spiritual reality. While they were thinking in terms ofContinue reading “Eyes on the Harvest: Living with Gospel Urgency”
When Words Fail
At times I struggle with words, not because I don’t have them, but because I’m so surprised and exasperated at some of the things I hear. My instant reaction is often that of disbelief. “Surely they didn’t just say that.” Or “Surely they jest, right?” Because if what they say is to be taken seriouslyContinue reading “When Words Fail”
The Unhelpfulness of Rationality and Logic
For years, I’ve believed that one of humanity’s biggest missteps was letting logic slip out of the mandatory school curriculum. Government education systems have sidelined it, and I used to think that if we’d kept it front and center, we might have stemmed the tide of irrationality washing over us. But lately, I’m not soContinue reading “The Unhelpfulness of Rationality and Logic”
Prepared for a Miracle
Scripture: John 2:6 (ESV) – “Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons.” J.C. Ryle, in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, draws attention to the details provided in this verse, highlighting their spiritual significance. The six stone water jars, intended for ceremonialContinue reading “Prepared for a Miracle”
The Wonder of the Trinity
Understanding the Complexity and Glory of God’s Nature In John 1:1-5, we are introduced to the foundation of Christian theology: the nature of God as a Trinity. It’s a mystery that has both fascinated and frustrated believers for centuries. John begins his Gospel with the familiar echo of Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning,” reminding usContinue reading “The Wonder of the Trinity”
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