The heart of Genesis 45:1–15 is the moment when Joseph, overwhelmed by emotion, reveals himself to the brothers who once betrayed him. It is a powerful scene of reconciliation. It is raw, human, and astonishingly full of grace. We’re invited
Up until 2013, we wanted to have pictures showing where we were, and if we were in the picture, someone else had taken it. Today we want photos not of where we were, but of where we are, and what
Our passage from Luke this morning is brought about when a man in the crowd around Jesus says “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me”. For whatever reason this man was feeling cheated by his older
Back when I didn’t know better I used to think that I actually enjoyed preaching about money simply because of all the craven idols our North American society has. Money is most definitely number one. Back then I didn’t mind
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