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Why Belonging Matters: Inside the Journey of Every Newcomer – Belonging Series Part 2
The Gigantic First Step Stepping into a new church for the very first time can be daunting. It’s a journey often taken with a mix of hope, fear, and a deep, unspoken longing for connection. While a congregation may see a new face as an exciting addition, or not notice it at all, it’s…
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Same Bible. Different lens.
The Bible is God’s Word. It’s been translated into over 3,000 languages, studied on every continent, and preached in countless dialects and cultural expressions. But while the text may be the same, the lens through which it’s read can be dramatically different. The Awakening: Ukraine and a Canadian Lens My first real encounter with…
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Known For Love or Hate?
This article challenges Christians to reflect on how often they are perceived – not as loving, but as judgmental. It calls for the radical love Jesus modeled, sharing a powerful story from a club outreach where a woman’s raw question exposed the deep wounds left by misrepresentation in the Church. Ask someone outside the Church what they think of Christians and the answers can sting: judgmental,…
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When Heaven Fills the Room
The presence of God has the power to transform even the darkest places. This post shares a true story where the team prayed for God’s presence to fill the room and watched hearts soften and atmospheres shift as His light broke through. The Power of His Presence There’s something powerful about the presence of…
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Politics & the Pulpit – Walking the Tight Rope
This article reflects on the challenge pastors face when navigating politics from the pulpit. It emphasizes that the pulpit is sacred space meant to lift high the name of Jesus. While acknowledging that people hold strong opinions and that justice and truth matter, it warns that politicized preaching divides the church and weakens its…