Jesus came to transform empty religion, self-focused living, and hidden shame into joyful relationship with God. Through the stories of the wedding at Cana, Nicodemus, John the Baptist, and the Samaritan woman, we are invited to become less like caterpillars clinging to the old life and more like butterflies made new by God’s love.
In order for the disciples to have a calm, untroubled heart, Jesus’s washed their feet. An action which was also symbolic of washing our sins on the cross.
Do you find yourself questioning God’s wisdom in difficult situations? Although God loves us immensely, it does not mean that we’re not going to have human experiences. Adversity occurs so that God’s glory will be known.
How do we as Christians live our faith in these times of social and racial tension? By listening. Ultimate healing can only take place when we listen to understand and provide Jesus as the source of change.
Are we aware that our identity is not based on what we achieve, but what we have received from Christ who has set us free?
In our world of feel good and sometimes shallow religion that leaves us ever thirsty, remembering Christ’s sacrifice is the only thing which quenches our thirst
Jesus emphasized the importance of “remaining in the vine” for a fulfilling life in Christ. Abiding in Christ. What does that mean? And how can we know that our we abide in Christ in our daily lives?
Jesus claimed that he is the only door through which on can enter the Kingdom of God. What does this mean to our all-inclusive Canadian culture?
When we choose to obey Jesus it will be clear if it’s from God in heaven. We don’t recognize Jesus because we refuse to obey his Father in heaven.
The cost of following Jesus is often misunderstood. Many people come to Church for happier lives, better families or more money. And while there’s nothing wrong with all these things Jesus expects his followers to have different motivation.
