The Scriptures lead us straight into the fields—into soil that is both promising and problematic, into places where good seed is sown and yet trouble still takes root. Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds is one of the
I used to play ping pong, I wasn’t really great at it, but I loved playing, and I usually didn’t lose … too badly. I remember playing Len Won, one of the older elders from my congregation in Kapuskasing. He
Have you ever noticed how much of Jesus’ ministry took place on route? Many memorable and miraculous events happened while Jesus as in transit. A good lesson for those of us who are so programmed to go from point “A”
Join us this Sunday as we welcome Rev. Dr. Johan Ries as he preaches for the call. We will be voting directly after our service and enjoying a light lunch of pizza together. Your voices are so important during this process,
To Dads kids are fun? The new baby comes home from the hospital. The three year old met his new sister at the door and followed like a shadow as she was carried in and placed in the basinet by
Sunday mornings can be quite hectic, running around trying to get everyone in the car, then following the detour signs desperately trying not to be late again. Finally slipping into your seat and realizing in your rush, you forgot to
Kids, rug rats, ragamuffins, munchkins you have to love them. Children regularly appear in our gospel stories. There must have been something not only upbeat about Jesus but downright fun. Kids wanted to be around Him, He in turn obviously
This week’s Scriptures, Psalm 8, 2 Corinthians 13, and Matthew 28, fit together like pieces of a simple, beautiful story. Psalm 8 reminds us that God created us with care and purpose. Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians encourage us to
This week at Living Faith we celebrate Penetecost. The name comes from the Greek word pentekoste which means fiftieth. The holiday is celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter which is also fifty days after Easter, hence the name. It commemorates the