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What do you believe? What do you believe? That is the question that drives our decisions; it determines success because what we ultimately believe, we perceive it as truth. Not too long ago, I found myself questioning if I would one day receive one of the desires of my heart. All too many times, I found myself being tossed to and fro in unbelief; “Will I really receive it? No, I probably won’t, but it’s okay, I’m okay with that…

Peace be Still In reflecting on Sunday’s teaching, I was reminded of the story of Yeshua and the disciples in Mark 4:37-41. In this encounter, Yeshua and the disciples were crossing to the other side of the lake when confronted with a storm. Mind you, some with Him were fisherfolk and adept to storms on the lake and yet still they panicked. Dare I say that their panic was inflamed because their leader and great miracle worker was asleep during…

God’s Love Never Fails! In 1 Corinthians 13:8, it is written: Love never fails. But what exactly does that mean? As l listened to Sunday’s message by pastor Vickylextar Sowah on God’s Perfect Love, I experienced a deeper understanding of its meaning. God’s love NEVER fails! Emphasis on NEVER. God’s love is guaranteed to work; it won’t fail you; it’s a sure thing. God’s word is His bond. He is Holy. It is impossible for God to lie. – Hebrews…

True Forgiveness In this week’s sermon, Pastor Vickylextar shared that unforgiveness is not part of who she is. Period. I really think this is profound because we are called to walk in true forgiveness and cannot fulfill our purpose to be transformed in His image without forgiveness. She also shared her decision to forgive everyone who will ever do wrong against her. I believe this is the true Christian’s perspective on the matter. It also makes the process of forgiving…

More than Conquerors – A Love story December 31st, 2019… a frosty, snowy night, yet there’s great jubilation in the air! The year 2020 – Vision 2020 – is finally an eve away! 2019 came with such heartache, but our eyes were filled with such great excitement in anticipation of what is to come as we gladly waved goodbye to what had been a tough yet miraculous year. Then, we heard it! Theme of the year 2020: “We are more…

Jealousy Is Not Our Friend Thinking about the parable of the day labourers we heard from this week (Matthew 20: 1-16), I reflected a lot on what influences us to compare ourselves. What leads us to compare ourselves to each other and harbour jealousy in our hearts?  In the parable, all the workers agreed on a salary with the master before they started working, yet there were grumbles among them when they received what was promised. Looking closer, we can…

From Fear To Faith Fear is powerful. Confronting it is a daunting process, particularly when you attempt it alone. For a long time, this has been my reality.    Feeling something uncomfortable or uncertain and bulldozing through it alone. No need to acknowledge, no time to waste -feelings were a nuisance. Fear, in particular, didn’t even register- I believed I was brave. Yet it was there – all the time. This sinister presence causing me to act in extremes –…

Be Grateful for What You Have I find that this Sunday’s message was a good reminder to look at what you have instead of what you don’t have. I’ll share a personal experience: When I was in Maniwaki, one of my goals was to move to the city and have better things. I would complain in my mind saying: “I want to move, I wish I had this car, I want this, I want that,” instead of looking at everything…

our greatest calling As we took communion this past Sunday, we were reminded that our greatest calling is to be a Christian – to be like Christ. But sometimes, our hearts are not ready for the truth because we want Christ to do things the way we expect and when we want it. The world teaches us to go after our flesh’s desires, but Mark 8:34 reminds us what is needed to follow Yeshua as our Lord and Saviour. It…

True Disciple! This Sunday, we were privileged to hear from our Graduates of the Discipleship Class of 2020. As I listened to them, share summaries of what they learned and the testimonies of the positive impact this 6 weeks class had on their lives. I teared up with joy, for I know that their lives will never be the same as they continue on this path.   …Yeshua said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then…

WATCH! BE READY! Last Sunday, the message was on Blessed Hope. Many people listened to the same message, but we did not all walk away with the same important point. I personally focused more on the aspect of being ready. The Word is quite clear; there will be a second coming. If we are born again, we believe this. But the question is: will we be ready for the return of Yeshua in glory at the end of time? I…

Mystery Revealed! Last Sunday, God revealed a mystery to us. How great is that? How often do you receive a message from Him concerning mysteries? He said in His word: “Behold, I tell you a mystery…” ‘’listen very carefully…’’  ‘’We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet’’.  This mystery is about our Final Victory.  It’s a great message of hope, the greatest hope, the…