The Church of Second Chances: Liberated by God's Grace
In the tapestry of the Christian faith, the church emerges as a haven of second chances. No one is exempt from an imperfect past, but the resounding message of the Gospel is that our own personal history does not disqualify us from receiving God's abundant grace. Instead, it is through this grace that we find liberation from the weight of our past.
The Unchanging Truth: Unity in Purpose, Consistency in Message
In a world marked by shifting ideologies and fluctuating values, the Church stands as a beacon of unchanging truth. With one mission and one message of hope, the Church finds its stability in the eternal truths of God's Word.
Beyond the Pews
The church, at its core, is not merely a gathering of individuals on a Sunday morning; it is a vibrant, interconnected community. The Bible emphasizes the communal expression of faith, urging believers to be actively involved in each other's lives. Engaging in a small group setting is not just a suggestion; it's a biblical imperative with profound implications for personal growth and spiritual resilience.
Building Bridges
In a world that is increasingly interconnected, the call for a globally connected church has never been more vital. Beyond the physical walls of local congregations, the Bible emphasizes the importance of a unified body of believers spanning across borders and cultures.
Generous Compassion
While the needs of society can seem overwhelming at times, we cannot ignore the fact that extravagant compassion and generosity was a key character trait of the Early Church of the New Testament.
Christ's Return
Most Christians believe that Jesus will return one day, but it seems that many don’t live with the same expectation and urgency that we read about in the Early Church during the first century AD.
The Bride of Christ
One of the most famous passages in the Bible where we get this language is in Ephesians 5, where Paul uses the human example of husbands and wives, and the appropriate love for each other, and submission to each other, to talk about the church.
The Dangers of Acting On Our Own Understanding
Throughout the Bible, we encounter various characters whose actions serve as valuable lessons, showing us the dangers of acting on our own understanding.
How To Hear God’s Voice
In a world filled with noise and distractions, many long to hear the gentle whispers of God's voice. The ability to discern and trust His guidance can be a transformative experience,
My Own Truth
Truth, by definition, cannot be relative. I cannot have truth that conflicts with truth that someone else claims to have. We can have opposing opinions or perspectives, but not truth.
Living Well
When we look at the future, we are wondering what type of home we are creating for the next generation and will Canada even still be a place where they feel like they are home?