Last Sunday we briefly heard about Eric Liddell in a video clip. Eric had become a national hero by the end of the summer in 1924. On July 9, Liddell won a bronze medal in the 200 meters at the Paris Olympics. Two days later, he ran away from the
Continue readingOne Spring, a duck was flying north with a flock. In the Danish countryside that particular duck spotted a farmyard where tame ducks lived. The duck dropped down and he discovered these ducks had wonderful corn to eat. So, he stayed for an hour…then for the day…a week then went
Continue readingby Darryl Evetts* First century disciples were accused of “turning the world upside down!” (Acts 17:6, ESV). I love it! I love a good “change-the-world” challenge! But I also have to admit, at times it sounds like an overused theme from a high school graduation speech. Can one person really
Continue readingI had the privilege of hearing Dr. Francis Schaeffer speak at a conference some years ago. The name Francis Schaeffer is well known in the Christian world as he was a leading apologist for the Christian faith and founder of L’Abri Fellowship, near the village of Huémoz, Canton Vaud, here
Continue readingIn the year 1215 Frederick II, the king of Germany, became the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. One of his many interests was language, and the story is told of his quest to determine the original language of man. Was it Hebrew, Greek, Latin, or Arabic? This story is
Continue readingMy most memorable visit to a foreign country was when Shirley and I went to the Holy Land, Israel. Today, when I read about certain places in the Bible, I have a clear mental picture of what I saw; places such as Jerusalem, Galilee and the Mount of Olives. One
Continue readingDear Members and Friends of IBCZ, We definitely love being surprised – at least in some areas of our lives. At our birthdays for instance related to any presents we might receive. Or on the occasion of an invitation for an outing organized by friends who don’t yet reveal the
Continue readingThe heart of the Christian message, the good news of Jesus Christ, is based on this hope. The apostle Paul declares: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures… He was buried… He was raised on the third day” 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is
Continue readingThis Sunday we celebrate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem in the final week of His life. As Christians we call this the “Triumphal Entry.” Jesus is recognized as the king He really is. On Sunday we will consider “King Jesus’ Triumphant Entry” from Matthews account, Matthew 21:1-11. The significance
Continue readingAs a child my parents had aspirations for me, as do most parents for their children. I was encouraged to play the piano accordion and was given music lessons. As I progressed, I was able to play at concerts and I was able to join a piano accordion band. However,
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