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The Gift of a Saviour
Matthew 1:18–21; Acts 4:12 Christmas isn’t just a season of lights, gifts, and gatherings, it’s the celebration of the greatest gift the world has ever known: a Saviour who came to rescue us, redeem us, and restore us to the Father. Before the angels sang, before shepherds ran, before wise men knelt, there was…
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Behind the Platform: Why Character Still Matters
In today’s Christian culture, with celebrity pastors and popular ministries, it’s easy to be impressed by charisma and talent. We celebrate gifted communicators, talented worship leaders, and dynamic visionaries. But while charisma may capture attention, only character sustains influence. Charisma may open doors but character keeps them open. Talent may fill a room but…
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Just Ask – Making Room for the Altar
In a time when church services often run on tight schedules and transitions are carefully timed, it’s easy to forget the power of the altar call. Yet throughout history and in our own ministry we’ve seen what happens when people are given the chance to truly respond to His presence. Lives change. Hearts soften.…
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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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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…
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I’d rather die from a Cobra bite
A gruelling trip to North India, a sweltering night without electricity – and the threat of cobras outside the window – tested our comfort and perspective. What began in complaints and exhaustion turned into a powerful lesson as we witnessed persecuted leaders worship with joy. God reminded us that discomfort is nothing compared to…
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We Got Called!
Sandra and Peter each discovered their pastoral calling in different ways–Sandra through a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit at youth camp, and Peter through a life-changing moment of surrender as a teenager. Both experienced God’s clear leading that shaped their lives and ministry, reminding us that true calling is about answering His invitation…