Friday Here I am – numb. I don’t know what to do, where to go. I’m holed up here in a room that just last night was the scene of feasting, prayer and remembrance. But now appetite is gone, no prayer is left and every remembrance is tainted by the horror of this day. Jesus is dead. Crucified. Every waking moment of the last three years was alive with hope because of Him. … [Read more...] about Fragment of an ancient diary: An Easter Story
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Values & Priorities with Rich Huisman
What is your life’s purpose? What are your business priorities? Are you feeling joyful or stressed? If you are just starting out in business, where does Christ fit into your checklist of priorities? Rich Huisman of Jent Consulting offers some excellent advice. Rich tells his story… “For most of my life, I wanted to drive, and I didn’t let God lead. I had grabbed the … [Read more...] about Values & Priorities with Rich Huisman
Church and Christian leaders of Canada call for peace as war in Ukraine enters its second year
As the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on February 24, Christian leaders of Orthodox, Catholic, Evangelical, and other faith traditions in Canada, together with the World Evangelical Alliance's Peace & Reconciliation Network, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and The Canadian Council of Churches invite all Christians and people … [Read more...] about Church and Christian leaders of Canada call for peace as war in Ukraine enters its second year
Persecuted for their faith
China Over five years ago, the Early Rain Covenant Church in China was raided, leading to multiple arrests. In the years that have followed, the Chinese Communist Party has made a concerted effort to harass the members of this Christian community in an attempt to completely shut down the church. More recently, on October 28, the church held a graduation ceremony in … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
The day I bought Jesus a Burrito
Practical religion sometimes is not pretty. Jesus says clearly in Matthew 25 that to feed the hungry, to give a drink to someone thirsty and to visit the sick and the lonely is doing it personally to Him. Recently I was visiting in Portland, Oregon, coming out of a shopping mall in mid-afternoon suddenly there in front of me was a shabby, unkempt homeless man asking … [Read more...] about The day I bought Jesus a Burrito