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The Church of Second Chances: Liberated by God's Grace

In the tapestry of the Christian faith, the church emerges as a haven of second chances. No one is exempt from an imperfect past, but the resounding message of the Gospel is that our own personal history does not disqualify us from receiving God's abundant grace. Instead, it is through this grace that we find liberation from the weight of our past.

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Beyond the Pews

The church, at its core, is not merely a gathering of individuals on a Sunday morning; it is a vibrant, interconnected community. The Bible emphasizes the communal expression of faith, urging believers to be actively involved in each other's lives. Engaging in a small group setting is not just a suggestion; it's a biblical imperative with profound implications for personal growth and spiritual resilience.

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Building Bridges

In a world that is increasingly interconnected, the call for a globally connected church has never been more vital. Beyond the physical walls of local congregations, the Bible emphasizes the importance of a unified body of believers spanning across borders and cultures.

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Generous Compassion

While the needs of society can seem overwhelming at times, we cannot ignore the fact that extravagant compassion and generosity was a key character trait of the Early Church of the New Testament.

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Christ's Return

Most Christians believe that Jesus will return one day, but it seems that many don’t live with the same expectation and urgency that we read about in the Early Church during the first century AD.

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The Bride of Christ

One of the most famous passages in the Bible where we get this language is in Ephesians 5, where Paul uses the human example of husbands and wives, and the appropriate love for each other, and submission to each other, to talk about the church.

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How To Hear God’s Voice

In a world filled with noise and distractions, many long to hear the gentle whispers of God's voice. The ability to discern and trust His guidance can be a transformative experience,

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My Own Truth

Truth, by definition, cannot be relative. I cannot have truth that conflicts with truth that someone else claims to have. We can have opposing opinions or perspectives, but not truth.

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Living Well

When we look at the future, we are wondering what type of home we are creating for the next generation and will Canada even still be a place where they feel like they are home?

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