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
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life 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
John Knox: Father of Presbyterianism
John Knox, an unlikely Scottish Reformer, is the most influential Scotsman in Scottish history. Born around 1515, he went to the University of St. Andrew’s before working as a notary priest who drew up and certified contracts. It was a wild and wooly time in the beginning of the Scottish Reformation. John Knox said that it was merchants and mariners who … [Read more...] about John Knox: Father of Presbyterianism
Ignite Prayer Canada: a vision for nationwide local houses of prayer
Imagine 1,000 churches across Canada radiant with God’s electrifying presence. Imagine continual fires burning on spiritual altars with faith-filled and united prayer, Scripture-fed and Spirit-led, fixated on God’s rule and righteousness. Where intercession fused with Gospel proclamation activate harvests of lost people converting to Christ, baptized, Spirit-empowered, … [Read more...] about Ignite Prayer Canada: a vision for nationwide local houses of prayer