Pastor’s Devotional

You have probably asked, where do pastors get the inspiration for their sermons, week in and year out, having something different to serve their audiences? Well, I guess everyone has their own ways and means, but I can tell you about one of my sources. And I can assure you that it is also available… The post The Unseen Guest appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

It is not uncommon for those who travel abroad to make it a must to pick up a few souvenirs and memorabilia to remind them of their trip, whether on business or vacation. We might also do a bit of shopping for family and friends. After all, how can we boast that we have been… The post Tastes Awful but it Works appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

In times of prosperity, we tend to leave God standing on the doorstep of our homes, nations, and churches. We assume the credit for all our gains, and we hug the glory for our achievements. Like king Nebuchadnezzar, we strut on the walls of our achievements and boast, “Is this not the great Babylon, that… The post Somebody to Love appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

It is just past the middle of April 2020. We are somewhere on the curve of the coronavirus pandemic but there is uncertainty as to our location. Some of the experts think we are standing on its plateau while others think there is still lots of mountains ahead to climb. While the virus runs its… The post The New is Old appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

Environment Canada had issued a weather warning for April 13, but because neither my wife nor I had listened to the news, we were in for a surprise when we left home that day for our early morning walk. Strong winds, with gusts up to 80 km/h, slammed into us as we headed off north… The post Wind at My Back appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

After twenty-five years of constant use, our bathrooms were in desperate need of an upgrade. We finally bit the bullet and surrendered one summer to this renovation project. It was messy, expensive, and tiring, but well worth it in the end. Personally, the crown jewel of the project was the new 60” glass door bathroom… The post Just Open the Windows appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.

We were both anxious and excited when the day came to collect our puppy. Bred somewhere in the north of Ontario, and found by my daughter on the internet, the month-long wait had come for her delivery. The pickup point was at a gas station at the intersection of two major junctions in the city.… The post Steal My Heart then Take My House appeared first on Richard Rupnarain.