For many believers, the Holy Spirit can be difficult to relate to. Unlike Jesus and the Father, the Holy Spirit can feel very ethereal. But the Bible is full of scriptures which help us understand who the Holy Spirit is, as well as his role in our lives. Join us as Ian explores how the Holy Spirit is our Advocate who empowers us to live a life of obedience to God.
Read MoreSunday was our annual Celebration Sunday — where we celebrated new life in our midst by dedicating babies and baptising new believers — all topped off with an ice cream cone.
Read MoreWhat does it look like when Jesus transforms a life? This week, we have an interview with Nigel Williams, author of the book "From Darkness to Light" -- which tells how Jesus freed him from a life of crime, addiction, and mental illness. His astonishing story demonstrates that no one is so lost that Jesus cannot rescue them.
Read MoreJesus’ disciples were despondent in the aftermath of His death. But one by one, the good news of the resurrection lifted them from the depths of despair into the heights of joy. Pete Humphrey looks at Luke’s account of two disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus, which gives us a glimpse of that dramatic reversal — as well as principles of faith for all of us who follow the risen Christ today.
Read MoreEaster and the resurrection of Jesus is arguably the most significant event in all of history, but how many of us take the time to really think about what the resurrection means for us today? Join us as Ian shares how the resurrection means more to us than going to heaven one day, it is something that allows us to experience the fullness of life here on earth.
Read MoreWhy is there often such a wide gap between Jesus’ bold promises about prayer and our actual experience of prayer? Is Jesus guilty of false advertising, or are there other explanations? Todd addresses the elephant in the room in any conversation on prayer through the story of Lazarus. Jesus’ death and resurrection is a historical fact. But more importantly, it was a reversal of the consequences of the fall that began in the Garden of Eden, culminating in the reversal of death itself. As a result, sin and death no longer have the final word — Jesus will triumph over all.
Read MoreWhy is there often such a wide gap between Jesus’ bold promises about prayer and our actual experience of prayer? Is Jesus guilty of false advertising, or are there other explanations? Todd addresses the elephant in the room in any conversation on prayer through the story of Lazarus.
Read MoreContemplative prayer is viewed with scepticism in much of the church today. At best, it’s seen as the domain of monks and introverts. But are we missing a vital tool in helping us connect with God and become like Jesus? Todd explores what contemplative prayer is, why it’s so important, and how we can practice it in our everyday lives.
Read MoreHearing the voice of our loving Father — is one of the greatest joys of prayer. But many struggle with it because it feels too difficult, because it seems unbiblical, or because we have been hurt by others who claim to have heard God. As we continue our series on the Practice of Prayer, Ian unpacks how hearing God is a normal part of the Christian life that is far simpler than we might imagine.
Read MoreMost of us feel like we should be praying more. But if we’re honest, few of us understand WHY we need to pray more. Does prayer actually change anything? Or will God just do whatever He’s going to do anyway? Jesus taught that prayer is both the primary means of developing our relationship with God, as well as decisively affecting the shape of the future.
Read MoreWhen it comes to prayer, most of WANT to pray, but often we don’t know HOW to pray. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, He didn’t say, “Just say whatever’s on your mind.” Instead, He taught them a scripted prayer — what we call the Lord’s prayer. We often tend to resist scripted prayers because they feel impersonal or inauthentic. But scripted prayers aren’t limiting our prayers, they’re doorways into prayer.
Read MoreAs we begin the season of Lent, it’s not uncommon to hear someone talk about some indulgence they’re “giving up for Lent.” But why is fasting a part of Lent? What is it meant to accomplish in our hearts? Lauren shares how God uses the practice of fasting to draw us closer to Himself.
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