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The Best Christmas Story

December 14, 2020 by Rod MacKenzie 2 Comments

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

God Weeps – Christianity & Mass Shootings Part 2

August 28, 2020 by Rod MacKenzie Leave a Comment

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

Why Christians Believe in the Resurrection

April 11, 2020 by Rod MacKenzie Leave a Comment

For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. - 1 Corinthians 15:16-19 As Christians, Good Friday and Easter are the most … [Read more...] about Why Christians Believe in the Resurrection

We are all broken people who need something that cannot be found inside of us. We need a saviour.

Love your enemies and do good to those who do you evil.

Wellness has little to do with health and wealth and everything to do with your relationship with Jesus.

Serve others with no expectation of service in return.

Forgive even your worst enemies, no matter what their crimes against you.

People are not inherently good, but sinful by nature. Only through Jesus can we overcome our sin.

Being recognized for your contribution isn't important. What matters is that people see Jesus.

Life is not about wealth or power or fame. It's about relationship, first with God, then with others.

"Follow your heart" is bad advice. Our hearts are broken and corrupted and will lead us astray. Follow Jesus and He will mend our broken hearts.

Science cannot explain the most important aspects of humanity.

Tolerance is treating with respect those who you believe are mistaken, not accepting all other viewpoints as valid.

We are stewards, not owners, of our resources, bodies and lives. These are gifts from God and we are responsible to do with them what He asks of us.

God can give you joy even in your worst circumstances and experiences.

Truth by definition is exclusive.

Sex is sacred. A gift from God. It is as much a soul-union as a physical one and it is destructive outside the covenant bond of marriage.

Not following your dreams could be what's best for you.

Our intrinsic value as human beings lies in the fact that we were created in the image of God. Without that, there is no objective basis for human rights.

Finding happiness is not life's purpose, finding God is. His goal for you is not a happy and trouble free life, but a life of growth in relationship with Him.

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 … [Read More...] about Mike MacNeil – Why I Believe

Kelly Jay – Why I Believe

I grew up in the protestant church and I gave my life to Jesus when I was six years old. There were many things I enjoyed about it, but overall attending church felt like a chore. I can remember the services feeling long and boring. When … [Read More...] about Kelly Jay – Why I Believe

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