On Carving
/Jeff Thiessen follows up on his post about scaling back, covering in more depth a way forward.
Read MoreJeff Thiessen follows up on his post about scaling back, covering in more depth a way forward.
Read MoreFollowing a baptism weekend, Pastor Russell spends time thinking of some of the lesser thought about implications of Adult Baptism.
Read MoreThis week, Donna Thiessen shares how an unexpected morning glory caused her to reflect on what will come in our lives if left untended.
Read MoreShannon Doerksen talks about what to do when you find yourself in a position where you don’t know what to say.
Read MoreDonna Thiessen, following the addition of two goat kids to her family, spends time reflecting on what these two animals can teach us about acting in love instead of aggression.
Read MoreGraduations bring many different feelings, some happy and others fearful of the uncertain. Thankfully, the Bible addresses these feelings well.
Read MorePastor Russell talks about one of his favourite passages, the Greatest Commandment, spending time unpacking how to understand it and the impact it has on our lives.
Read MoreThis week, Tim Hildebrandt shares with us about the unity of the Trinity, something many Christians don’t think of much, but that impacts both us and our relationship with God profoundly.
Read MoreIn this post, Pastor Russell talks about a heresy that has become increasingly common in the church today, as well as the issues it poses to our witness, and how we can address its scourge head-on.
Read MoreIn light of the situation surrounding the death of George Floyd, Pastor Russell talks about the topic of the Justice of God.
Read MoreIn this post, Pastor Russell shares about one of his favourite characters in the Bible. Michal, a character beyond easy interpretation.
Read MoreThis coming Sunday is Pentecost, and to get you into the scripture, we have a small contest. Also in this post is Prayer Walk Route four, and an inspirational sermon excerpt to get you fired up for God.
Read MoreDonna Thiessen, using her recent greenhouse adventures, writes about how spiritual blindness is often confused with sin, going on to make a distinction between the two. She also shares with us the readings for Ascension Day.
Read MoreThere are few quicker ways to hurt ourselves and those around us than to let money become the master in our lives, setting our priorities. But how can we know if this has happened to us? Accounting, that’s how!
Read MoreWhile all the teachings on prayer out there are so numerous as to be overwhelming, Jesus teaching on prayer is instead simple and to the point. All you need is four things.
Read MoreTim Hildebrandt shares with us his favourite block of scripture, one that most Christians simply skip over even though it has a lot to teach us about where true freedom in our lives can be found.
Read MoreDonna Thiessen shares with us her favourite Bible passage, and how it has impacted her understanding of what it means to trust in God during hard times.
Read MoreJeff Thiessen shares with us his favourite passage; a challenge for us to follow God by helping others.
Read MoreIn this post, Shannon Doerksen gives us her favourite passage of scripture, as well as talks about the freedom it teaches us to have in our relationship with God.
Read MoreIn this post, Tim Hildebrandt, talks about the importance to be found in not rushing through the gravity of Lent and Holy week just to get to Easter Morning.
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