Research has shown that the average persons spends 93% of their life indoors — often in environments that are almost entirely artificial. Deep down, we know our souls don’t thrive in these artificial environments, but it feels impossible to escape. In this week’s video teaching, John Eldredge encourages us to embrace the practice of getting outside on a daily basis — even for just a few minutes — in order to restore our souls and help us connect with God.
Read MoreReceiving God’s love, restoration, and connection hinges on our ability to give Him our attention. But in our modern world, our attention is increasingly fragmented by our highly addictive technology. In this video teaching, John Eldredge encourages us to practice “unplugging” to create moments of sacred space every day to give God our attention.
Read MoreWe weren’t made to live at the relentless pace of our modern world. What we assume is a normal lifestyle is actually insanity to our hearts and souls. So how do we combat the relentless pace of the world and get our lives back? In this video teaching, John Eldredge encourages us to begin learning how to simply “be” with God through the practice of the One Minute Pause.
Read MoreThere 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.
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