The “normal” we are so familiar with no longer exists. Many hope and pray to "go back to normal" soon. We miss the comfort and routine that we are so used to; work, school, hobbies, church, social life ... Others talk about a "new normal," a new world that is very different from...
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 I recently went on a “Stillness” Retreat organised by a good friend of mine. She had the thought to bless a group of her female friends by gathering them on one dedicated afternoon at...
But /bʌt,bət/: a conjunction used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned. “But.” A very short yet powerful word. The ultimate game-changer. When coupled with God, it holds great promise and infinite possibility. Whatever was said...
I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning. Psalm 130:5–6 In some of the more traditional churches, advent is celebrated using a wreath of 5 candles: one each...
We just started a new sermon series called “Sweet and Sour” that is taking a look at how we are to have life to the full, but there will also be trouble. I’ve been reading through the book of Acts lately and there was a passage that struck me as somewhat of a “sweet and...
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...
I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Ephesians 3:16–17a Traditional Lunar New Year celebrations begin days before the first day of the Lunar calendar when...
I always loved chocolate advent calendars as a kid (and still do). These have a little door to open with chocolate or candy inside, one for each day of December leading up to Christmas Day. Some might criticize this as a commercial side of Christmas, but I think it teaches anticipation, which is...
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through...
A smile can lift your spirits. Laughter is contagious. God created us in His image. God wired us so that we could smile, be glad and laugh out loud.