Dear child. I long to hear your voice and not just when you are asking for help. Talk to Me about your day, – your joys and sorrows. I hold your heart in my hands. I love you! O Lord. Sometimes I act like a whining child! I just want my way instead of allowing […]
Pios to Portugal Interview
Q: How did your vision for ministry in Portugal develop? A: I think there are two parts to this question, why Portugal? And what vision for ministry? Portugal is an important country to us. It is the country of Justin’s heritage and has formed a large part of his identity. Portugal is important to me […]
Reflections on Revival – Nov 6
Dear child. I am with you ALWAYS! When you speak to your friend, I am there. When you cry in your closet, I am there. When you are full of fear, I am there beside you. I said that I will never leave you nor forsake you. My Presence with you is unconditional! O Lord. […]
Got Questions? Try Alpha.
I’ve been at the Grande Prairie Church of Christ for over 11 years now (That’s right. Good luck getting rid of me now.) My role has changed during my time here, but this coming winter we’re going to come back around to a program that I helped facilitate in my early years here. We’re going […]
Have You Ever…
Have you ever thought about inviting your friends to church? I’m sure you have! After all, one of the greatest commandments after loving God and others was to “go and make disciples of all nations…” So it’s something that has probably crossed your mind at some point. What stops us from actually inviting our friends […]
Reflections on Revival – Oct.23
Dear child. When challenges loom in your day, look to me. I will give you the wisdom, the strength, the love to face it and deal with it. Nothing is beyond my touch. My hand is in your trial and I long for you to be strong and persevere. I walk beside you all the […]
Reflections on Revival – Oct.16
I am so pleased when you put your trust in Me. My heart swells in delight over you. I love it when you sit with me and allow me to speak to you. There is power in my words for they are truth. Come and talk with me again. O Lord. I hear your words […]
Missions Update: Pios to Portugal
Europe as a continent holds the statistic of less than 2% of the population having a saving relationship with Jesus. Greater Europe Mission (GEM) is an organization with a heart for the people of Europe and a mission to see that statistic change. With their unique understanding of the cultures of Europe and a desire […]
Bema 4: Praying God’s Prayers
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The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): We pray God’s words It was the misprint of the week: Our church bulletin in Kingston put the names of the hymns in print every Sunday. I was glancing down the list, and “the God of Abraham prays” caught my eye! The owner of a Christian bookstore with Brethren heritage […]
Reflections on Revival – Oct.9
Dear child. I have amazing things planned for you. AMAZING! Your prayers for impossible things are possible because I CAN DO IT! Keep on believing in me. Keep on trusting me. I hear you and I am answering your prayers. Don’t rely on what you see but on who I am. O Lord. I am […]