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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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God Became a Baby: The Astonishing Humility at the Heart of Christmas
In a season filled with lights, carols, and celebration, it’s easy to forget the heartbeat of Christmas, God stepping into our world so no one would ever have to feel alone. What Comes to Mind When You Think About Christmas? For many, Christmas brings to mind cozy lights, warm gatherings, carols, and nativity scenes.…
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When Hunger Meets His Presence
This is the story of a night under a simple white tent in Sri Lanka where expectations were shattered – not by production, but by hunger. A room full of students cried out for God with such longing that Heaven responded in a way that no sermon could have orchestrated. What I thought would…
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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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Three Words on a Paper. One Unforgettable Encounter.
At a missions school in Thailand, I prayed for a practical way to help students hear God’s voice. What happened next reminded me that when we listen, God still speaks in surprising ways. Teaching Students to Hear God’s Voice At our missions school in Thailand, I was leading a session on serving as global workers…
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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…
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Don’t Miss the Miracle
We often get so focused on rules, appearances or small frustrations that we miss the bigger miracle God is doing right in front of us. This reflection on John 5:1–15 reminds us to shift our focus back to Jesus. Missing the Point Have you ever worked hard on something, only to have people miss the…