Culture

Greater Love: Worship night with Thir.st

Come Wednesday, February 14, the world will celebrate one of its favourite things: Love. Flowers will be bought. Gifts exchanged. Songs sung. Confessions made. For those of us with significant...

Relationships

Why should I care about friendships?

Not long ago in cell group, my cell leader reminded us that our most important goal was “growing in Christ”, rather than growing closer in relationships with each other. That caught my...

Culture

The God of love

The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. (“Nature Boy”, Nat King Cole) To love and be loved. Finding your soul mate. Marrying your sweetheart....

Relationships

So I just became a father

I officially became a father in early January. Although I had already been “unofficially” initiated 9 months ago, being able to feast my eyes on my daughter when she arrived triggered something...

Relationships

I find people easier to love than God

She asked me, “How do you love God more than your boyfriend?” It was a good question – one I hadn’t thought about since I accepted Christ eight years ago. My friend continued: “I mean,...

Faith

The world doesn’t revolve around me

In 2016, I faced down some of my worst enemies: Pride and vanity. On the surface, most people wouldn’t have noticed. But my thoughts constantly revolved around myself and what other people...

Relationships

Hurting family, hoarding father

Have you ever been angry at God? Maybe you’ve blamed him for a bad breakup. Or perhaps the death of a loved one. Bitter, you may have felt that God had failed or disappointed you. I understand...

Relationships

Who would give this bride away?

It was the first meeting to plan our wedding. All of us involved in the preparation were buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm, right until the pastor turned to me and asked, “Who would be walking you...

Relationships

How to serve each other better in church

As I spoke to friends about helping cell group leaders as they lead and serve in church, a friend reminded me that everyone in church has struggles and needs – not just those who lead or serve in...