The way up is down
What do you want to be successful at? It is something to do with your career, family, relationships or a personal goal? There are different understandings of “success.” Make no mistake about it: our society’s...
in church, faith, fellowship, Jesus, worship
You can only have harmony if you’re singing the same song
Let’s say two people want to sing in harmony. Person 1 starts with the melody and then Person 2… sings a totally different song! Obviously, it’s not going to work. But if both people are...
in Anniversary Sunday, communion, community, discipleship, fellowship, generosity, giving, God's power, Jesus Christ, service, worship
I can smell the hands of fishermen
Over the past many centuries, the followers of Jesus have been through a lot of ups and downs. Over time we can lose (a) our sense of connection to those who have gone before, and...
The Triumphal Entry – Palm Sunday
This was our Palm Sunday Service. William Min, our Coordinator of Youth and Outreach led the service while Pastor Ruttan was on his last day of vacation. He looked at the story of Jesus’ triumphal...
in providence, worship
Crooked Sticks Draw Straight Lines – Esther, Part 5
Things are turning into a bloody mess. And yet, there is joy. The Jews of ancient Persia stand under an annihilation order. But now they are allowed to defend themselves. All of it occurs under...
Preparing to honour God in big situations
Jesus did big things. So did his early followers. They spoke boldly even in the face of violent opposition. They loved enemies, turned the other cheek, gave freely, and laid down their lives for others....
in faith, fear, generosity, glorifying God, humility, Jesus, priorities, proverbs, purpose, reason, simplicity, wisdom, worship
Memorable is Portable: The Most Famous Proverbs, Part 1
We’ve seen it play out a hundred times in movies or books. A village is under attack. The people need to flee. “Only take what is necessary! Leave everything else behind!” Forget furniture, food or...
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Ordinary Missionary
When we think of a missionary we usually think of someone going to serve in another country to spread the message of Jesus or help with a charitable project. But all of Jesus’ followers are...