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I’m exhausted… so why can’t I sleep?
It’s been a long day. You crave sleep. You long for a good night of rest. You finally shut off the screens and crawl into bed, hoping, praying that sleep finds you. However, after 45...
Uncommon Unity
Reflections on Easter in isolation & an encouraging worship video!
"Easter Sunday 2020, was a moment when the world-wide Church experienced uncommon unity. The world and Church have b...
Better Together
The Bible is rich with stories of people dealing with difficult circumstances. A brief review of a few of these stories can encourage us to care for each other, stick to our principles and trust in...
The Search for Meaning 2.0: Multiple Confirmations
Part 2.0 of The Search for Meaning. How should we pray when considering major life-changing opportunities? This is Craig's story of how God provided multiple confirmations to his family as the...
The Search for Meaning: 5 Simple Steps
5 Simple Steps to Search for God's Unique Purpose for your Life. How do we invite or search for a unique and life-changing opportunity to serve God? Finding our purpose in a changing world need not...
Future Hope: Things are not as they Seem
It seems fitting to spend some time, standing at the beginning of a New Year full of potential and unknowns, to spend time looking at the things we're already certain of in the future.
We...
My Experience of Christ's Power and Grace
A Story of a New Beginning. This is Murray Moerman's story of his life and his experience of Christ's power & grace.
"I began to wonder about the purpose of life before I became ...
New Beginnings
Photographs, memories of childhood road trips, and words from the prophet Jeremiah. Thoughts on how God's love & mercy give us a new beginning each time we pause & reflect on who he is, and...
A Season for Peace
We view Christmas as a season of peace, but does December really feel peaceful?
Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace. What does His peace look like in the midst of regular li...
What does Christmas Look Like?
I know the ideal Christmas looks different to each one of us.
I wonder if God has an ideal image of Christmas that he wants to develop in our minds.
For many, thoughts of Christ...
Giving Thanks when Life Sucks
There are so many things that happen in our lives that just suck. How can we give thanks when times are tough? Is it really God’s will that all these bad things happen in our lives? A si...
Gratitude for God’s Supply
Leaving a well-paying job for one with lots of uncertainty is very challenging.
Some years ago now after serving as a pastor I was challenged to leave a familiar ministry that was going w...