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The New Testament defines the church with many different images and ideals. Historically, the Anabaptist tradition has placed an emphasis on a subset of these values and practices that have helped us sustain hope in God's kingdom and build...
Part of the hope of Easter has to do with the in-breaking of light into dark places. It was at dawn that Christ's followers discovered an empty tomb and Christian tradition thereafter associates the imminence of daybreak with both the...
God calls each and every follower of Jesus a child of God, but what does that mean, exactly? When faced with temptations to grab or mis-use power, understanding the limits and responsibilities of being a child of God will help re-frame what it means...
How we spend our money is a strong indicator of our values. The Bible has a lot to say about our attitudes toward money and possessions, in fact one third of Jesus' parables were about economics. So join us as we explore how to resist the...
Rob serves as the Associate Vice-President of Student Life at TWU, where he previously served as University Chaplain for 23 years. He is a long-time member of North Langley Community Church and has served on their Elder Board. He is married to Sue...
Temptation inserts itself between the Kingdom of God and our kingdom of self. Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer says that in that moment, temptation doesn't elicit within us a hatred of God, but a forgetfulness of God that focuses us on our own...
Our MB Confession of Faith states that "We believe sin is individual and corporate opposition to God’s good purposes and leads to physical and spiritual death." What does the Bible say about things like principalities and powers and how can...
We believe Jesus calls people who have experienced the new birth to follow him in a costly life of service to God. The power of the Holy Spirit transforms believers from the unrighteous pattern of the present age into a life of joyful obedience with...
A basic need in life is to know where we are from, why we are here, and where we are going. Article 3 of our Canadian MB Confession of Faith helps shape our understanding of these questions including insights on the relationship between God and the...
God reveals Himself to us in several different ways. It is up to us as His followers to be aware of His presence and invite Him into our lives.
Knowledge is intended to lead to a confession statement. Either we believe or we don't believe. When we consider if there really is one Triune God, what statements and life choices are we prepared to make with our understanding of who God is?
We live in a day when the interactions between different perspectives & groups is becoming increasingly polarized. How should we think biblical-theologically as well as practically as together we face questions of Covid-19 vaccination, religious...
Did Jesus have habits? When you read the gospels, it is instructive to see that He spent His life and His time in certain ways. Exploring the priorities and activities Jesus engaged in regularly can help us develop strong and sustainable daily rhythms...
Our habits form us more than we form them. On Sunday mornings in January 2022, we will be exploring the role of rhythms of life in our spiritual development. We'll start by exploring the relationship between our effort and God's grace.
Even though Joseph is often seen as one of the lesser characters in the Christmas narrative, his story is a challenging model for our lives today. Joseph reminds us that our love for God is fleshed out in our obedience to Him. As you consider what...
In Luke 2, we meet Simeon, who received a heavenly promise. Even though it was challenging, he demonstrated his love for God by waiting for its fulfillment until he welcomed baby Jesus and encouraged His young parents. What are you waiting for this...
At the heart of the story of Christmas is the incarnation, the notion that God came down to dwell in the person of Jesus. But what are the implications of the incarnation for our lives today?
We are called to honour Jesus by honouring each other. It's a radical way of relating to one another, but particularly in relationships with an imbalance of power, and one we can only achieve if we are guided by the Holy Spirit.
Strong words & negative experiences can get our backs up. Our modern cultural context can lead us to see Paul as promoting misogyny in marriage at worst or chauvinism at best when he encourages things like submission, respect & headship. But...
Ephesians 5 begins with the command to imitate God. But how can we as imperfect humans possibly imitate a perfect God? Join us this Sunday as Rose Gaudet-Hominick preaches in our series on the Book of Ephesians and examines this daily tension we live in.
One of the most compelling pictures of life together in God's new family is the list of things we are called to "put off" (bitterness, anger, unforgiveness) and the things we are invited to "put on" (integrity, kindness and...
If the goal is unity and maturity in God's one new family, the church, how do we get there? The conversation around Spiritual Gifts helps unlock some of the mystery but also brings up lots of questions.
Two of the great themes of the book of Ephesians are unity and love. One of the hardest things for some of us to grasp is how much God loves us and, as a result of this, how God calls us to live in peace and unity with others. This Thanksgiving, join...
Our reconciliation to each other is one of the most significant events in human history.
What happens when we head too far down the wrong road? In this chapter, we see not only the problem we as humanity find ourselves in, but also the radical rescue and grace-gifted solution that God has done for us in Christ.
The book of Ephesians opens with a dynamic prayer which reminds us of the incredible blessings and power that are available to all who are made new in Christ. But what does this actually mean for us in day to day living?
The book of Ephesians opens with a dynamic prayer which reminds us of the incredible blessings and power that are available to all who are made new in Christ. But what does this actually mean for us in day to day living?
The very act of celebrating anchors us in a deeper story—one that precedes any current hardship or pain. This stretches all the way back to the Old Testament where God invites people to enter into a rhythm of delight as a result of our faith and...
What is biblical lament and how do we practice it well? Join in on the conversation / prayer of the Psalmist as we explore the four moments of lament and how they apply to each of us today.
You would think that delighting in something would be a personal choice. So why do the Scriptures command us to delight in God?
