There are two temptations when it comes to politics: to see them as irrelevant or to see them as our salvation. So how should Christians relate to politics? Todd encourages us to engage in politics as a way of loving our neighbour — both by voting and by praying.
Read MoreWe live in a time when masculinity is shamed. It’s seen as something dangerous or toxic. But that’s not how God sees it. He’s created men to use their strength like Jesus did — who came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. That is the essence of healthy masculinity.
Read MoreWhat happens when the storms of life come? Ian and Katrina Merton share their story of having their home flooded and its far-reaching impact on their family. As a result of the loss and upheaval, they’ve gained a fresh understanding of God’s ability to bring restoration. Their story is full of wisdom and hope for anyone who is facing the storms of life.
Read MoreSummer tends to be a time when you have cultural permission to live at a slower pace of life — which is a great opportunity to receive the restoration our souls so desperately need. But for many of us, summer can slip by in a frenzy of activity and leave us more exhausted and depleted. But what if we asked God what He has for us this summer? What if we allowed Him to challenge our assumptions and agreements so that we can experience the restoration only He can give?
Read MoreAs we continue to celebrate Pentecost, guest speaker Barry Manson looked at 4 things the early church experienced through the giving of the Holy Spirit: God's restoration, God's compassion, God's commission, and God's presence. We can experience those same things today as we learn to welcome the Holy Spirit into our lives.
Read MoreSometimes finding God’s will can involve a lot of waiting. This is difficult for us because nobody likes to wait. So what can we do — and what is God doing in us while we are waiting for Him to reveal His will for our lives?
Read MoreOur culture has a high value for efficiency. We want to get from point A to point B as quickly and effortlessly as possible. But God’s goal isn’t efficiency — it’s transformation. He uses wilderness seasons in our lives to transform us into the kind of people who can actually fulfil His purposes.
Read MoreIn order to find God’s will for our lives, it’s important to understand how God guides us. Whether it’s through our natural talents, our circumstances, or through dreams and visions — scripture teaches that God uses both natural and supernatural means to guide people.
Read MoreThroughout the Bible, God repeatedly promises to guide His people. But how do we know when God is speaking and when it’s something else? Thankfully, we can turn to the counsel of the Bible, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit, and our church community to help us to confidently discern God’s voice.
Read MoreAs Christians, one of the most common questions we ask is “What is God’s will for my life?” But discerning God’s will isn’t always obvious. So how do we know God’s plan for our lives? It starts with the understanding that God’s will is more about the kind of person we’re becoming — not what activity we’re doing.
Read MoreWe would all love for God to give us a clear sign to help us know His will in every situation -- but those occasions are rare. Instead, rather than giving us a sign, God wants to lead us with His peace. But for God to lead us with His peace we must first learn to discern the difference between worldly peace and God's peace.
Read MoreIn the first Christian sermon ever recorded, Peter explained Jesus’ resurrection with an intriguing phrase: “Death could not hold Him.” On Sunday, Todd explained what Peter meant by this and how Jesus’ triumph over death has opened the door for all of us to eternal life.
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