Christmas seems to have come early this year. There were more homes decorated with string lights, Santas and reindeer in mid November than I remember seeing by Christmas day last year. With the way 2020 has turned out, it makes sense that people are glad to have something fun and positive to celebrate. There are many stories associated with Christmas. Stories full of wonder, … [Read more...] about The Best Christmas Story
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Let’s Be Blunt: Questions of God and Life – Experiencing Death
Experiencing Death: This is probably the scariest thing about Christianity; letting God decide who we are. He wants control of everything about us. It involves our desires, our plans, our relationships, our personalities, our preferences, our hobbies, our styles, our speech, our money, our jobs, our homes, our vacations, our values... but as scary as that can be, He wants … [Read more...] about Let’s Be Blunt: Questions of God and Life – Experiencing Death
The Good News Series – Jesus Rose
The beginning of a new creation is unfolding in Jesus and this revelation, this announcement, completely changes you. It changes what we value. It changes our perspective on the world. It changes how we go through suffering because we believe this is not the end. Jesus Rose Again Part 1 – Jesus is Good NewsPart 2 – Jesus Came (With Us)Part 3 – Jesus RulesPart 4 – Jesus … [Read more...] about The Good News Series – Jesus Rose
Mike MacNeil – Why I Believe
Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls. - Matthew 11:28-29 Speechless I grew up outside of the church, for the most part. My parents did send me to an Anglican church when I was very small, but I hated it and have only a … [Read more...] about Mike MacNeil – Why I Believe
God Weeps – Christianity & Mass Shootings Part 2
Part 1: Love Quietly A few months ago, in Nova Scotia, 22 people were shot and killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history. It started in a tiny community near my home town of Truro, Nova Scotia, right between two communities where I remember playing fastball as a kid. What do you say to those who lost their child or parent or best friend in such a violent … [Read more...] about God Weeps – Christianity & Mass Shootings Part 2
