Fear is common emotion throughout the Bible, and thankfully, with each expression of our fear, God negates it with one simple word: “not.” That succinct two-word reassurance and command to “Fear not” runs throughout Scripture, from Genesis (God to Abraham, 15:1) to...
Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the Lord has chosen you to be His treasured possession. Deuteronomy 14:2b “I choose you.” This is the foundation of a healthy and lasting relationship. It can only be built between two people who choose one another and take full...
While attending a conference, something I was challenged about is being able to see people the way Jesus does. To illustrate this, we looked at one passage from the parable of the Prodigal Son: “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with...
NOTE: This video does not have sound in order to simulate hearing by sight. Albert and Jenny are deaf and have encountered many challenges in life because of this condition. God’s love knows no bounds however as He brought them to Himself and in their journey they arrived at Island ECC...
… This is the same God who made His light shine in our hearts to let us know that His own divine greatness is seen in the face of Christ. We have this treasure from God, but we are only like clay jars that hold the treasure. This is to show that the amazing power we have is from God, not...
Over the last month, I’ve had the privilege of teaching a dating class at our church. This class serves as a Biblical and practical course for the dating life, but it also is designed to help us prepare for marriage. Also, during this month, I’ve had the honour of performing two...
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Psalm 86:5 Current technology has made everything so fast to the point that we often take relationship and other aspects of life for granted. Imagine how long it took people to connect with each...
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Difficult life circumstances can come...
Karen grew up in a Christian family but always believed the bringing people to Christ was the job of a pastor. After going through a Grow Course, Karen realised that that bringing others to Christ was a call that was shared by all Christians. Soon after, she was given the opportuntiy to share...
For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from me, but I lay it down on my own initiative. This command I received from my Father. John 10:18 In the Bible, “lying down” and “laying down” are often...