3 STEPS TO OBTAINING AN ACTIVE HOPE
What happens when following Jesus gets difficult? According to Peter, we’ve been called to an active hope! What does an active hope look like? Peter explains 3 specifics.
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HOW TRINITY LAYS A FOUNDATION FOR HOPE
Throughout Peter’s letters he will describe numerous specifics on how to find hope during times of struggle. However, in his greeting, God leads him to focus on the foundation for all hope, found in the Triune God, moving from the big picture (the grand Gospel story) to our individual lives.
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HOW TO PLAN FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH?
As a pastor, I’m often asked about my personal rhythms for prayer and Bible study. The most frequently asked question is related to mobile apps designed for spiritual growth.
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DOES JESUS WANT ME TO TITHE?
In light of the Gospel, does God require 10% of my income? I’m just not sure that Jesus would demand 10% of my income. Or any fixed percent for that matter.
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WHY I LOVE THE ESV
And Why I’ll Eventually Leave It Behind. Once upon a time, an English translation of the Scriptures was hard to come by. Soon enough, with the invention of the printing press and subsequent technological advances, copies of, and access to the Scriptures increased the opportunity for new translations. That being said, our English translations are…
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WHY BAPTISM IS A CHRISTIAN’S FIRST, NEXT STEP
“You want a hot tub on the stage?“ The Program Director for the Yukon Arts Centre asked for clarification. “Yup!” I Replied. “For baptisms!” “Well that’s a first!” He exclaimed. We had booked the Arts Centre for our quarterly Celebration Sunday. A service designed to celebrate the next steps of commitment that people are taking in…
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WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD RESPOND TO SKEPTICISM
People Have Questions. Everyone carries some level of skepticism. Upon hearing the Gospel, whether they accept Christ or not, they’ll be looking for answers. Here’s just a sampling of what people want to know: Is there any real right or wrong? Is there a real heaven and hell? Why is there evil in the world?…
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IS JESUS GOD?
Trinity and Salvation According to John. John was an average guy. He was a first century fisherman, working the family trade with his brother. But that all changed when he met Jesus. John left his fishing trade to become one of Jesus’ disciples. Years later, God called John to write an account of what took…
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How to Trust Jesus This Christmas
Trust Jesus this Christmas by shifting your focus from comparisons to Christ. Discover joy and peace that last far beyond the holiday season.
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Bible | Discipleship | NT
2 Traits That Help Us Wait Well This Christmas
Waiting is hard, but two traits—righteousness and devotion—help us trust God’s promises and stay patient this Christmas season.
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HOW THE BIBLE IMPACTS LIFE AND ETERNITY
The Bible & The Christian Life. We live in a world of “I think…” and “I feel…” when it comes to eternity. Western culture promotes this idea that, “we’re all on different roads that lead to the same place” and that, “we’ll all make it in the end.” This inclusivity mindset works as long as…
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4 REASONS TO TRUST THE BIBLE
Why Trust The Bible? According to the Canadian Bible Forum, in 1996, 21% of the Canadian population engaged with the Bible on a weekly basis. In 2013, their research showed this weekly Bible engagement in Canada had sunk to 11%. This fits with the trend that Canada is moving toward a post-Christian culture. #TheGreatestBOOK This month,…
