An interview with Caroline Durocher-Bergeron Director, Vivid Academy “Have you ever prayed the agonizing prayer, ‘why am I feeling that there is simply not enough time in my day to do what I need to do? Why am I striving so hard, and feel like I’m in survival mode, almost drowning?’” This is the question that Caroline Durocher-Bergeron often uses to open her … [Read more...] about Time management that works!
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Are You Feeling Writerly?
Last spring I received word that the Fraser Valley Christian Writers group would be officially closing. The coronavirus pandemic had put an end to their monthly gatherings, and the group had never regained its footing. Although I live in the Fraser Valley, am a Christian, and a writer, I’d never been a regular part of the group. But I knew some of the writers who regularly … [Read more...] about Are You Feeling Writerly?
Prayer and pursuing holiness
When people ask, “What’s your background?” My reply is, “Pagan!” I grew up as a non-Christian in Southern California with a sin-infested lifestyle devoid of God. But one Friday night, while I was stoned on LSD, Jesus Christ encountered me through a high school buddy who shared the gospel with me. The Spirit pierced my darkness and propelled me onto a journey of conversion. It … [Read more...] about Prayer and pursuing holiness
John Calvin, father of Calvinism
Nowadays, many people know more about the cartoon characters Calvin and Hobbes than John Calvin of Geneva fame. Ironically, the cartoon Calvin was intentionally based on the original John Calvin. In 1529, John Calvin expressed contempt for the ‘gospellers’, the French Huguenots, seeing them as a heretical movement which would damage the French Church. He was strongly tempted … [Read more...] about John Calvin, father of Calvinism
Food for Thought – Transformed into His image
Transformation comes at the foot of the cross. We kneel in child like humility, in humble adoration of God who sacrificed everything for us. Its not always a process that happens overnight, it can take time, but the process includes a commitment on our part to surrender daily what we believe our lives should look like, allowing the Lord His place in us. So much so we … [Read more...] about Food for Thought – Transformed into His image