How great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways… who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? …everything comes from him and exists by his power
Jr.High Camp = Outreach Success
Well, Jr. High camp this year was my first experience at Pineridge Adventure Camp, and I’d say the camp was a huge success! Tons of fun was had by campers and leaders alike, with many memories made and highlights to share… but I’ll only mention a few things here. I feel confident that the campers […]
Recover your Life
Tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.
Summer Celebrations in Glory Garden
There are always reasons to celebrate at Glory Garden! The very fact that we get to serve Grande Prairie families and their children by offering quality, affordable care for over 5000 hours each month is quite the deal in itself!! Especially since we are able to share the message of His amazing love for each […]
Storms
I love storms!! I love the furious clouds that swirl and twist and turn in their mad dance, hovering over the earth. I love to see the power of nature burst forth in thunder and lightning, unpredictable where it may strike next. Our home is perfectly situated – on a hill. I can see for miles and take in the ominous (that was one of my mom’s favourite words) skyline. Sometimes I can’t see very far at all because of the blanket of fog which has wrapped itself around our dwelling. I’d love to be present during a tornado or hurricane – as long as I am safe, as an observer but not a participant. Is that even possible?
Life brings storms. Sometimes little disturbances and sometimes huge ripping, tearing of the soul and spirit….
Why Is Church Music So “Poppish”?
On this question, one could take a dark view. You could say that we (ie the church) sound like pop culture because we are like pop culture; self-centered, intellectually truncated, ignorant of history, ruled by sentiment, and the like. Talking like this makes you feel like a prophet.
Serve with Love
God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.The whole law is made complete in this one command: ‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself’.
Young Adults: Learning to Live as Disciples
The sudden influx of mutant dandelions in our otherwise modest backyard, remind me that once again, summer is just around the corner. While most institutions and study groups are gearing down for the (hopefully) sunny season, I feel that the Young Adults group is really just starting to gear up.
After a few weeks of DVD studies, and individual bible studies at the start of the year, we are now kicking things up a notch, as we dive into the big question of ‘How do we live kingdom first?’ and then going forth, and doing just that.
Open the door
“Be diligent and turn from your indifference. Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”
Limiting Love
I hear “love your neighbour” and quickly pictures of my family, friends, church family, and my next door neighbor come to mind. Well sure, I love them. Even when they annoy me. I’ve mowed buddy’s lawn – and he’s a heathen. I’ll drop everything to make sure I have time to help a friend. I even shovelled a strangers side-walk (that one time). Sure, loving my neighbors comes easy to me.
And as quickly as my sense of accomplishment flooded in, it fades out.
What about the others?
You know… the “Others”…