The prophet Daniel was told the “time of the end” would see “many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase” (Daniel 12). Sounds like my summer—I traveled farther than most people in history ever did just by driving around Ontario, and of course, I stayed plugged in to the internet.

“If you could read my mind love, what a tale my thoughts could tell.” The Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot penned these lyrics in 1969 and it is still a popular song today. We are fortunate indeed though, that we cannot read each other’s minds: what a mess of relationships that would make! There are lots of tricks used to pretend that minds can be read. Carnival shows and clairvoyants ply their trade and popular entertainment presents crime dramas with ‘readers of minds’ as the star attraction.

The story of Jesus does not begin in the book of Matthew, but begins in the Old Testament. Understanding that Jesus was not only God, but a real man, in fact a real Jew. This reveals the truth that through Israel, and ultimately through Christ, the world is blessed through one nation, through Abraham, and through the kingly line of David.

All programs for tonight, Wednesday, February 5 have been CANCELED because of the weather. Stay home safe and warm.

Sunday school and morning worship service going ahead as usual today.

Men's Prayer Breakfast for Saturday, February 1, 2014 has been CANCELED.