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Nov 2019
By Pastor Ruttan What if there were nine virtues that all Christians inevitably show in their lives? I think there is. Let me explain. Karpos In the New Testament, the Greek word karpos comes up several times. Sometimes it is translated as “crop,” and others, as “fruit.” Here are some examples: In the well-known Parable of the Sower in Mark 4:1-20, Jesus talks about people producing a “crop” (karpos) with their......
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23 Ideas To Colour Your Christmas with Service
On November 26 and December 3 at Westminster we’re having a 2-part mini teaching series called “A Servant Christmas: How the birth of a Servant Saviour can make your Christmas more meaningful.” [You can...
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Something well-meaning couples do that can lead to divorce
“I do.” When two people say those two little words on their wedding day, they’re agreeing to a special kind of bond. For better, for worse, For richer, for poorer, In sickness and in...
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Give a Gift of Kindness – February’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s...
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The Curious Origins of Halloween
Every October 31st we cake on cheap make-up, forego our “don’t talk to strangers” rule, and pile in more chocolate than Augustus Gloop. Yup, Halloween. But it seems to be getting weirder… and more...
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Who Was Valentine? And Some Advice for a Stronger Love
It was a grade-3 Valentine’s Day party. We had highly processed chocolate, some red balloons, and an awkward exchange of Valentine’s cards: Roses are red / Violets are nice Kiss me once / I’ll kiss you...
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