“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…
Great leaders are willing to develop leaders. There are a number of skills that one must possess in order to thrive as a leader. But leadership is only sustainable in the long-term through the development of new leaders. Any great leader will tell you that they are not the be all and end all. The…
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?…
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…
Welcoming the Newborn King this Christmas is more than tradition—it’s about receiving His forgiveness, grace, and the gift of eternal life.
Trust Jesus this Christmas by shifting your focus from comparisons to Christ. Discover joy and peace that last far beyond the holiday season.
Waiting is hard, but two traits—righteousness and devotion—help us trust God’s promises and stay patient this Christmas season.
Jesus Shipwrecked Paul’s Life. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Shipwrecked? That’s a little harsh!” Not when we look at the original language to which Paul wrote his Philippian letter. Let’s begin with some context: Paul stated that he was, “…a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as…
Paul said it, but do we believe it? One of the most quoted New Testament verses within the evangelical church. As Paul wrestled with his imprisonment, considering life and death, he wrote to the Philippians church: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21) Much has been written and…
It’s a Palm Sunday tradition. On Palm Sunday, the word “Hosanna” appears in songs and readings, and the pastor generally mentions it at some point. But why is it important? Is “Hosanna” just something we say and sing on Palm Sunday out of tradition? Or does it mean something greater? Can it mean something greater? Can…
3 Truths About How We’re To Love One Another. When’s the last time you washed someone’s feet? In John 13, Jesus’ teaches a valuable lesson on servant leadership. Even though He was Lord and Master over His disciples, Jesus chose humility, washing His students’ feet. Immediately after, there’s a unique exchange between John and Jesus, that leads to…
“Church Fellowship” really means “Monthly Potluck“, right? If you grew up in an evangelical church, you were likely pitched that idea at some point. If you’re old enough, you might actually believe this statement to be true. (If so, keep reading!) Surely church fellowship is far more than a monthly potluck! But then again, what is fellowship…