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Transforming How We Use Our Bodies
In today's culture, the assertion "It's my body" is prevalent, echoing the ancient Corinthian belief that "all things are permissible." However, God's perspective challenges us to see our bodies as...
Does the Empty Tomb Still Matter in 2025?
The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are events that cannot be ignored. Even a brief study of the evidence today will show any honest enquirer that much. The real question is, does the...
The Cross Invites Total Transformation
The cross invites us to complete transformation. Not as spectators but as participants.
To Make Disciples Is to Transform Minds
How can we intentionally cooperate with the Spirit in his work of transforming our minds? In this blog, John MacDonald explores five proposals, but perhaps you might have more?
Hope and Renewal in One Breakthrough Week
Our guest, Sharon Patire explores her transformative experience at the RE-VIEW retreat, sharing her journey of healing and renewal after returning from years of ministry in the Middle Eas...
What is a Disciple of Jesus Christ?
For Christians, being a disciple and making disciples of Jesus Christ, is the aim of our lives. But what is a disciple of Jesus? In this blog, John MacDonald explores that question and provide...
Classic ReBoot: From Transition to Transformation
Transitioning to life in Canada after years spent abroad can feel like stepping into a new world. Malik shares some stories of transformation from Classic ReBoot 2024.
I Call It Heresy!
Can we be a disciple of Jesus Christ without a transformation in who we are and how we behave? In this series of blogs, Dr. John B. MacDonald challenges us to look through the lens of Matthew'...
Transformation. When Pigs Fly.
Transformation is a popular topic. People want to transform their bodies with exercise and diet, or their lifestyle with a new career path. Often it seems like those changes never stick. ...
Thankful for a Warm Welcome
Chad shares a few thoughts and impressions from his busy first month as Executive Director of OC.
The Multi-Purpose Pastor: 10 Helpful Tips for Pastors
Many years ago, when I was a kid, my dad gave me a Swiss Army Knife for my birthday. That red handled knife was more than just a pocketknife, it was a multi-tool. Mine had knife blades, a saw, a fi...
Who Not What
What does a book, a hand-written letter, an airplane, an Origami crane, and a cardboard box have in common? All very different, yet all are paper.
The thing that makes OC d...