Category: general discussions

This is where we are going with 7 youth and 3 adults from Crossroads (Nathan and I are going too). We leave this Thursday, (July 9) and come back next Thursday (July 16). In addition to the event, we also hope to spend time doing community service in the capitol! Please pray for us, for…

After a church service on Sunday Morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, “Mom, I’ve decided to become a minister when I grow up.” “Well,” said the little boy, “I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell than to…

What do you think? “The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not-knowing, not-curing, not-healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is the friend who cares.” (Henry Nouwen)

This week is Pride Week in Toronto. “Pride Week celebrates our diverse sexual and gender identities, histories, cultures, creativities, families, friends and lives. It includes a three-day street festival with over eight stages of live entertainment, an extensive street fair (including community booths, vendors, food stalls), a special Family Pride program, a politically charged Dyke…

Looking for some feedback on the experience of corporate worship. When you come into a gathering of Jesus-followers, what is it that you are hoping to experience? The other question is, when non-church-attenders show up, what do you think they are hoping to experience? Is it true, do most people today want upbeat, contemporary, soft…

I was thinking about prayer, and I wrote some of my thoughts down. What other statements would you add to help expand or improve this list? I am looking for simple statements, not lengthy paragraphs. Prayer is simply talking with God, both listening and responding. Prayer is only meaningful as part of a personal relationship…

Twiggy asked an important question in one of her comments. where’s the men’s comments here …. ? I am reminded of a book by Larry Crabb called The Silence of Adam. He notes that Adam was with Eve when she was tempted, but he said and did nothing. He goes on to suggest that men have…

This is amazing, and assuming that it is pure human vocals, a reason to say WOW. God has certainly made amazing, gifted people! Some songs are more appropriate than others, but the overall affect is… amazing!

This coming Sunday I am talking about obedience. What is it, is it important? Why do we find it hard to talk about obedience, is it maybe a spirit of rebellion? Do we do what we do for God out of love or obedience? How do we maintain the healthy balance between love and obedience?…

This is a great video! You have to stick it out to the end to get the full impact. Thanks for sending it Jill, I used in yesterday for the message! I want to have this kind of song playing inside my heart as I go through each day. To be energized by, and motivated…