Are we living our lives as a living testimony of Christ? Are we drawing those around to “follow Christ in the same way we do”? Are our lives consistent (in other words, do they offer the same testimony during the week as they do on Sundays)?
Read MorePsalm 139 reflects upon how fully and perfectly the Lord knows us. The psalmist is opening himself to the Lord, inviting Him into every part his life. We are wonderfully made; God as our Maker and Father desires to be invited into every part of our lives.
Read MoreAfter the 2015 wildfire in Rock Creek (where we used to live), I was quite taken with the ways in which life came back within the fire zone. Here is a picture Marijka took of the lupins the following year; you can see the burnt trees in the background with the spread of flowery colour in front.
Read More“Anxiety” - a great word for scrabble, but how do we deal with it in the day in and day out of life? When so many challenges come our way, how is it we release them to the Lord’s care and strength?
Read MoreThe practice of “releasing” is on my mind this morning. How do we release our challenges to the Lord, trusting that He will walk us through them? How do we hold the blessings and “extras” of life loosely in our hand, allowing the Lord to give and take those as He sees fit?
Read MoreWe also need the right environment to grow and mature personally and spiritually. Are we living in the right environment / one that promotes personal and spiritual growth? Are we too busy or do we make space and time?
Read MoreAs NCC, we value having healthy relationships with one another but often are unsure how to build them. Many of us approach life fairly independently and so struggle to initiate connections with people we do not already know. There is comfort in sticking with those we already know, but strength comes in starting and deepening relationships with everyone within our church family.
Read MoreYoussef’s conversion came while he was living in the US following grad school. Jesus appeared to him in a dream and said, “I want you to join me.” Eventually, Jesus called Youssef back to Western Africa and began to direct him to others who also had dreams of Jesus.
Read MoreOften when doors of opportunity open for us, the Enemy works to come up against us. It is important we recognize him but also stand against him, remaining focused in our ministries rather than getting side-tracked by the challenges that show up.
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