HeyJaredWilderness Wanderings
A Christian devotional for the wandering journey of the Christian life. New devotionals Monday, Wednesday & Friday, created by pastor Michael Bootsma of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church of Hamilton, occasionally featuring guests.
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What is Comfort? (opens the original)
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When Lamech had lived 182 years, he had a son. He named him Noah and said, "He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the Lord has cursed" (Genesis 5:28-29). September often has new beginnings, so it's appropriate to begin something new with Wilderness Wonderings. You will continue receiving it 3 times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The new thing will take place on the Wednesday edition. The mid-week will feature a reflection on the Heidelberg Cate
Slop, Rot & Sloth (opens the original)
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A Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings! The text is Mark 8:27-38. Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection! To see this sermon in the context of the worship service it comes from, find it here on YouTube . Or, head to our website to connect with the worshiping community of Immanuel CRC: immanuelministries.ca Dive IN What tasks have you given to technology that would be better if you did yourself? (Consider this question throughout the week). What is a hazard of tec
Heart Atheism (opens the original)
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"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 14:1) Psalm 14 invites us to reflect on at least two aspects of Christian spirituality. One is a frequent issue in the Psalms: unrighteousness people cause a great deal of injustice. These acts cause a great deal of pain for both the poor and the righteous (5 6). However, the psalmist reminds both the poor and the righteous that God is their refuge and the restorer of fortunes. In the end, evil doers will get their due. This invites us to re
Connecting the Dots of Hope (opens the original)
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"You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance. I will come to your temple with burnt offerings and fulfill my vows to you… (Psalm 66:12, 13). The Bible is one book, one story and should be read as such. Even though it has 66 different books, it is one book. It took over a millennium to write. Those who wrote the later material often referred to things already written. Thus, when we read Psalm 66, the composer wants us to hear echoes
Generousity, Then & Now (opens the original)
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"At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. Give generously to [the poor] and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore, I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command t
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