What does it mean to repent?
The Bible commands us to "repent", but what does that really mean? What does it look like and is it more than simply being sorry for something? Explore the stories of Peter and the church at Corinth to examine why repentance isn't just a one-time decision to turn to Jesus, but a way of life!
To judge or not to judge?
Jesus tells us: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). But does this mean we’re not to make any judgements about good or bad? Are we just meant to let people be ‘who they are’ and stay quiet? And at what point do we cross the line from judging to being judgemental? Explore Jesus’ teaching in…
To judge or not to judge?
Jesus tells us: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1). But does this mean we’re not to make any judgements about good or bad? Are we just meant to let people be ‘who they are’ and stay quiet? And at what point do we cross the line from judging to being judgemental? Explore Jesus’ teaching in…
What is prayer?
What does it mean to have a life of prayer? And what does it look like? We’re told to “pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), but is that even possible? Explore the prayer model that Jesus gave to His disciples to find out more about what prayer is (and what it isn’t!) And enjoy rediscovering many of the promises God gives…
What is prayer?
What does it mean to have a life of prayer? And what does it look like? We’re told to “pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), but is that even possible? Explore the prayer model that Jesus gave to His disciples to find out more about what prayer is (and what it isn’t!) And enjoy rediscovering many of the promises God gives…
How do I fight temptation?
Temptation is an awkward subject at best. We don’t like talking about our weaknesses or the things we do in secret that we know we really shouldn’t. While the Bible has some stern warnings for us about giving into temptation, the purpose of those warnings is to send us running to our forgiving, loving God—our “hiding-place” who “[forgives] the guilt…
How do I fight temptation?
Temptation is an awkward subject at best. We don’t like talking about our weaknesses or the things we do in secret that we know we really shouldn’t. While the Bible has some stern warnings for us about giving into temptation, the purpose of those warnings is to send us running to our forgiving, loving God—our “hiding-place” who “[forgives] the guilt…
What is real freedom?
We like to think freedom is doing what we want, when we want, how we want. It’s about being our own bosses and making our own way. But is that real freedom? And how does it compare to the freedom the Jesus promises us when we follow Him? Find out what freedom really is—and really isn’t!
Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts: This is Easter
Our Daily Bread for Little Hearts: This Is Easter introduces children to Jesus and the true meaning of Easter through creative, rhyming verse and vibrant, colourful images. This captivating book draws kids into the story of Jesus—from the seaside, where He tells fishermen to “come and follow me!” to the wooden cross, where He gives His life to save the world.…
Difficult Choices And Following God
When you’re faced with a difficult choice it can be tough to be confident in choosing the way to go. Factor in wanting to be sure you’re following God and that can add another level of complexity. Today on Discover the Word we will conclude the series titled, “Standing at the Crossroads.” Join the group for a thought-provoking discussion […]
My Child, A Gift from God, Stillborn Without A Skull
My husband and I had been waiting for God to bless us with a second child. When we finally tested positive on a pregnancy kit, we were ecstatic.
Through the first 12 weeks, everything appeared healthy. But when I went in for a scan the 13th week, the sonographer found something amiss.
Walking in the Light
Darkness descended on our forest village when the moon disappeared. Lightning slashed the skies, followed by a rainstorm and crackling thunder. Awake and afraid, as a child I imagined all kinds of grisly monsters about to pounce on me! By daybreak, however, the sounds vanished, the sun rose, and calm returned as birds jubilated in the sunshine. The contrast between the frightening darkness of the night and the joy of the daylight was remarkably sharp.
The author of Hebrews recalls the time when the Israelites had an experience at Mount Sinai so dark and stormy they hid in fear (Exodus 20:18–19).…
Actions Always Speak Louder Than Words
A picture may be worth a thousand words but actions will speak even louder! Today on Discover the Word, we will turn again to the book of Jeremiah to see how it’s not enough to simply choose a path when we’re “Standing at the Crossroads,” we actually have to start walking. Get challenged, today on Discover the Word!
Eyes Tightly Shut
He knew he shouldn’t have done it. I could clearly see he knew it was wrong: it was written all over his face! As I sat down to discuss his wrongdoing with him, my nephew quickly squeezed his eyes shut. There he sat, thinking—with three-year-old logic—that if he couldn’t see me, then I must not be able to see him. And if he was invisible to me, then he could avoid the conversation (and consequences) he anticipated.
I’m so glad I could see him in that moment. While I couldn’t condone his actions, and we needed to talk about it, I really…
What I Got Wrong About Grace
Some time in my early 20s, I sat across the table from my mentor and pleaded with her to explain how grace worked. Life wasn’t quite going the way I wanted and I’d subconsciously been trying to “live right” in the hope that I could wrangle some blessings out of God. I’d exhausted myself, and still my attempts weren’t working.
