Join us at our Highland Park site on Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm for a public lecture by Dr. Duff Crerar: “The Canadian Churches and Residential Schools: Responsibilities and Realities” which seeks to shed light on the origins and the reasons for the national scandal of the Residential Schools and Canada’s Indigenous children. This lecture will […]
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה) Why the Cross? On the road to Emmaus, the resurrected (but as yet unrecognized) Jesus explains to two downcast disciples the entire plan God has been following to save the world. On the transforming day of Pentecost, Peter tells the crowd that Jesus was delivered up to crucifixion with the foreknowledge […]
I don’t know about you, but whenever someone asks me if I could take a bit of time to do this or do that I feel as if a little piece of me dies and I take one step closer towards __________(fill in the blank for whatever death looks like for you). There is no […]
The BEMA (βῆμα, בּימה ): The Trouble With a living Sacrifice I have been teaching my way through Acts this last month, as part of our PACE program. As a congregation, we can be very proud of our students, who have been doing very well and are known for doing good quality work at Alberta […]
Our lives are so busy. It doesn’t take long for our schedules to fill up with work, school, and recreation! And this is usually the time of year where many of us are planning and prioritizing activities for our families. This is such an important time to remember to be mindful of God’s will and […]
“Every good gift comes to us from the Father of lights. He is consistent & won’t change His mind or play tricks in the shadows.” James 1:17
Summer is here — “both days”! Imagine spending the day at O’Brien Park, kids playing by the river. Everyone is having a good time. Towards evening you gather everyone up and head back to town. On the way back, you realize that the hot dogs you had in the park are not cutting it […]
O Lord, sometimes I feel so weak and timid. But then I lift my eyes to your face and You fill me with strength and endurance. Why would I fear for you go before me everywhere I go. Thank you that You are my Guide, the One who stays beside me every step! Thank you that You are leading me!
Deuteronomy 31:6 = So be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.