This past Sunday was my last Sunday as pastor of the English congregation at Edmonton Chinese Baptist Church. After over seven years of ministry here, it is time to move on. It was a difficult decision bathed in prayer and godly counsel. That being said, as I enter this time of transition, it is an…
Jesus exemplified a meaningful prayer life. He took regular time to pray often escaping away by Himself to spend time with His Father. Prayer was an important aspect of His life and ministry. Jesus saw prayer as a time of refreshment, an opportunity for communion, and to intercede to God on the behalf of others.…
Being a grandparent is a really incredible thing. To be able to hold a newborn baby in one’s arms is amazing. As the great hymn, “Because He Lives,” says, “How sweet to hold a newborn baby and feel the pride and joy he gives; but greater still the calm assurance: this child can face uncertain…
When Paul listed peace as one of the nine fruit of the Spirit, he was primarily thinking about peace with other people. He had already warned the people of Galatia of “biting and devouring each other (5:15) giving an exhaustive list that included hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy.…
Prologue: Team Building Exercise: Boys vs Girls – 40-piece 3D Puzzle. Sharing: What’s the most difficult thing about working with others? Unity within the body of Christ takes work. We don’t always agree but we can set aside out differences, sacrifice our personal comfort, and work together to fulfill our call. Read Ephesians 4:1-6; This…