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Last August, I moved to Vancouver, Canada and began the process of finding a new church home here. I was from a Charismatic church in Singapore, which meant that speaking in tongues was commonplace...
“What? You’re attending a Bible study in a Methodist church?” My husband expressed his surprise when I first told him that I was joining this particular Bible study. It was 10...
My life has revolved around church ever since I was born. I grew up in Sunday School rooms in the basement, made many little friends (and enemies!) and annoyed all my teachers with my mischievous...
Many of us have the privilege of being both mentors and mentees. Being in a mentoring relationship is important because we are living out the call of Hebrews 10:24–25 to persevere in faith: “And...
My friend came to our breakfast meeting downcast. “I’m having a hard time,” she said. “How long does it take you to forgive someone?” I stirred my tea and thought about it: “It might...
At the start of this year, I left my previous church of six years. It was a heart-wrenching experience, but I had been wondering for months about the purpose of the church and why we even need...
Growing up in a small church, I served in almost every ministry available and I loved it. I savoured every moment of service and fellowship … until I began to ask more questions, frustrated...
“I have clinical depression as well as a history of self-harm. Are you sure the cell group will accept me?” I was momentarily speechless as I looked at Rachel, who was sitting across me at the...
I’ve been asking questions about the church model for awhile now. I’ve heard the Holy Spirit speak to me on this issue: ‘There are many Christians in this nation, but few disciples.”...