Why History Give Me Hope
If you’ve watched the news lately, you could be forgiven for thinking the world has lost its way. Wars, political division, economic uncertainty, and social unrest seem to fill every headline. Yet when life begins to feel overwhelming, I don’t turn away from history – I turn toward it. Strangely enough, the more history I…
Sunday Reflection – July 12, 2026
. Recorded July 2020 Sowing God’s Love Matthew 13 That same day Jesus left the house and went out beside Lake Galilee, where he sat down to teach.[a] 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he had to sit in a boat, while the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he taught them many things by using stories.…
Kids Korner: God’s generosity (July 12th)
Read Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 with your family. Jesus explained that the different kinds of soil are like the different ways people respond to God’s message. Sometimes we hear something good but forget it quickly. Sometimes we are excited at first, but when life becomes difficult, we give up. Other times, our worries or the things…
What if Grace isn’t rare?
Sometimes I think we’ve convinced ourselves that grace is a rare event. We wait for the big miracle, the dramatic answer, or the life-changing moment. We assume that if God is going to show up, it has to be spectacular. But what if we’ve been looking in the wrong places? What if grace is far…
Sunday Reflection – July 5, 2026
. Sharing burdens Matthew 11 16 You people are like children sitting in the market and shouting to each other, 17 “We played the flute, but you would not dance!We sang a funeral song, but you would not mourn!” 18 John the Baptist did not go around eating and drinking, and you said, “That man has a demon in him!” 19 But the…
Kids Korner: When life gets heavy (July 5th)
Read Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 with your family. Have you ever carried something that was just too heavy? Maybe it was a backpack full of books, a box that was too big, or even a younger brother or sister! After a while, your arms get tired and you wish someone would help. Jesus knew that people…
Loving Canada truthfully
Today is Canada Day. Like many Canadians, I’ll enjoy the beauty of this country – the lakes and forests, the communities where neighbours still help one another, and the incredible diversity of people who now call this land home. I am grateful to live in Canada. Gratitude is a good thing. In fact, gratitude is…
Sunday Reflection – June 28, 2026
. Welcoming Jesus Matthew 10 40 Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me also welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Anyone who welcomes a prophet, just because that person is a prophet, will be given the same reward as a prophet. Anyone who welcomes a good person, just because that person is good, will…
Kids Korner: Welcoming Jesus (June 28th)
Read Matthew 10:40-42 with your family. Have you ever had someone make you feel really welcome? Maybe they smiled when you walked in, saved you a seat, shared a snack, or invited you to play. Those little things can make a person feel like they matter. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus says that when we…
Why we can’t skip the feminine
Human beings have a funny habit. We often mistake what is familiar for what is neutral. Take clothing. In much of the Western world, “men’s clothes” and “women’s clothes” are easy to identify. But “gender neutral” clothing often turns out to mean jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers. Rarely do we imagine dresses, bright colours, or flowing…
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