Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
I Know There is a God because…
Could a telescope just happen? Or would someone have to make a telescope? Given a lot of time, like a billion years, could a telescope develop from one tiny bit of metal.
Creation calls for a creator.
Design demands a designer.
The universe is one very complicated ever-expanding design made of billions of complex systems.
The universe points to God.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Some Comics are Worth Posting
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Book a Speech Now
Last year, after two years of training with Toastmasters International, I accepted my first booking, "Bedtime Stories" at a Ladies Conference. This was followed by "the parent speech" at my daughter's grade eight graduation, and a sermon at church.
Then a kick-off speech for the Tillsonburg Christian Reformed Church Ladies' Bible Study on James and a speech on Truth at the ladies mid-week Oasis at West Highland Baptist Church in Hamilton....
What They Told Me Afterward
Thank you for coming to speak to us this morning. Everything you said was a good reminder and affirmation of what God's plan is for our lives and God-willing, an eye opener for those ladies who have not as of yet made a commitment to the Lord.
Gail Panasiuk, mid-week ladies Oasis Group, West Highland Baptist
Thank you Marian denBoer for speaking to our group in Tillsonburg. You were inspiring, witty and very relevant. Looking forward to reading your book. God Bless.
Wilma VanGurp, Tillsonburg CRC Ladies Group
Speeches You Might Want to Hear
The Joy of Suffering
Introduction to the Book of James
Self-Righteousness is a Trap
Spirit-led Living
Living for Jesus
Convicted...Again and Again and Again
The Perfect Life
Wood, Hay and Stubble
Storing up Treasures in Heaven
On Being a Mother
Selfless Living and Being Yourself—a Contradiction?
Truth and Lies
Monday, January 24, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I Lack Compassion, False or Otherwise
“When a cat cries over a rat, it's a case of false compassion.”
Chinese Proverb
According to Dictionary.com, compassion is a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
I have come to the conclusion that I lack compassion, false or otherwise.
I see misfortune and suffering as an opportunity to recognize what God can do in that situation. I don’t often become deeply sympathetic or sorrowful.
The way I see it: God can fix anything. He’s the great healer.
But, God is compassionate.
Jesus had compassion when he walked the earth. He had compassion and healed people. If you study Jesus’ ministry you soon realize compassion seems to be the prerequisite for healing.
I’m praying for His compassion.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Canada is a Christian Country
Canada was founded as a Christian country.
God says in his Word,
Know, therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. But those who hate him he will repay to their face by destruction; he will not be slow to repay to their face those who hate him. Therefore, take care to follow the commands, decrees and laws I give you today.
Deuteronomy 7:10 (NIV)
There is too much at stake to allow ourselves to strip our great country of its Christian heritage.

