Who might have imagined almost 120 years ago in 1906 that a one-eyed black preacher in Los Angeles would eventually impact over 800 million people around the globe? William Joseph Seymour (May 2, 1870 – September 28, 1922) was the second of eight children born to recently freed slaves Simon and Phyllis Seymour in Centerville, Louisiana. His father contracted a fatal … [Read more...] about William Seymour: Father of the Azusa Street Revival
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Communication skills
With Derek Satnik, Vice President of Technology, Smart Communities, s2e Technologies Developments Inc. Communication builds understanding, which snowballs into healthy relationships full of trust, respect, patience, confidence and believing the best in others. Learning to communicate better reinforces that we’re on the same team, which keeps us focused on things … [Read more...] about Communication skills
God’s grace provides victory in Christ
God’s desire for every believer is true freedom, not the counterfeit freedom the world offers, but the kind of freedom that comes from walking in the Spirit. This freedom contrasts with the chains of the flesh. The Apostle Paul put it this way, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” … [Read more...] about God’s grace provides victory in Christ
Don’t worry, be thankful
On the weekend before Thanksgiving, I hosted fourteen people for supper. It all started the previous year, when I said, “I don’t see why our church couldn’t have a team in the Ride for Refuge to raise funds for Inner Hope Youth Ministries.” Then after last year’s team of four walkers, this year I said, “I don’t see why we couldn’t do the walk/run off-site and have a chili … [Read more...] about Don’t worry, be thankful
Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection
Canada’s 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world. Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection