Bakhan: test, examine, try, בָּחן verb (Strong’s 974). Nasah: test, tempt, try נָסָה verb (Strong’s 5254). Sounds like: baw-kawn & naw-saw Tested Testing and examining are things that humans do all the time. We test things out to make our preferences. Do you prefer dark chocolate or milk chocolate? Try (trial) them both to see… Continue reading Bakhan and Nasah: It’s a TEST!
Month: October 2026
Sermon: The Good Samaritan. Who are you?
Today is Thanksgiving Sunday here in Canada. It's a weekend to remember what we’re thankful for. Gratitude is worth contemplating and celebrating. It’s important that we recognize our fortunes… but not the kind of fortune tied to wealth or notoriety. It’s about celebrating the simple things… health, family, a roof, a warm bed… simple things… Continue reading Sermon: The Good Samaritan. Who are you?
Parables: Stories within the Story
My very first job was working in the Tiverton Ontario Public Library. I was 13 years old. Forty years later (don’t do the math!) and I’m still working in a library. My parents instilled in me a great respect for reading, so books and stories are some of my favourite things. As a result I’ve… Continue reading Parables: Stories within the Story