Hope and Healing
Did you know there is a science to hope? It falls into the genre of positive psychology. And here’s the good news: hope is a choice. We feel the tension …
Did you know there is a science to hope? It falls into the genre of positive psychology. And here’s the good news: hope is a choice. We feel the tension …
Cornel West, a profound philosopher and activist, once said, “Justice is what love looks like in public.” It’s a powerful reminder that our acts of love and justice are deeply …
What do you notice when you enter a church? Do you see a welcoming atmosphere with people smiling and giving warm hugs? That’s how I felt when I first visited …
It’s that time again… a season that is meant to slow down the hustle and bustle, a sacred window to be still and breathe deeply. We’re stepping into Lent, and …
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3 ways to build a Koinonia Community
Welcome! Bienvenue! ¡Bienvenido! Willkommen! Välkommen! Witaj! When you travel through an International Airport, you’ll usually find a sign or announcement that welcomes travelers in many different languages. You might not …
If you look at the data within a 10 mile radius of our church, the most important things that people look for when they look for a new church are …
Do you remember the old Quiznos commercials? Their slogan was, “funny name, serious sandwich.” A pretty clever slogan to get you to remember their name. The owner, Jimmy Lambatos, invented …
Ikigai There is a Japanese concept known at Ikigai which means “reason for being.” The French call this “raison d’etre” or the reason or meaning for someone’s existence. There’s not …
The Joy and Peace of Christmas I was asked to write a favourite Christmas memory and so many Christmases flooded in. A mixture or good and happy ones and sad …