A bomb is meant to bring death.  A bomb is never meant to bring joy or happiness or strength. A bomb is meant to kill.  To destroy. Bombs of various shapes and functions are killing innocents in Africa, damaging oil pipelines in British Columbia, delivering mayhem to cities across the planet.  There’s little room for wavering about the...... >Read More

Tags: bomb, discipleship, encouragement, evangelism, forgive, forgiveness, gary stevenson, God, langley, prayer, questions, Shaun Smith, thankfulness

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“Fill ‘er up.” “Yes, sir.” As a high school student, my first job was a mystifying experience. I was officially a gas emissions technician, but you would recognize me as the guy walking up to your car to fill your gas tank.  If you were really nice, I might have even washed your windows. “Hey, can you check the fluids?” What...... >Read More

Tags: discipleship, faith, how to pray, Men, oil changes, prayer, Shaun Smith, spiritual growth, spirituality, Women

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Going through a tough time? Connect with a mentor for a supportive voice. In times of disappointment, heartache, sickness or discontent when the storms of life are raging all around God sometimes feels very far away.  We can start to wonder why He let this happen, or why He isn’t doing something, right now, to stop it or fix it. ... >Read More

Tags: discipleship, faith, loss, spiritual growth, spirituality, trust, Women

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Have a specific prayer on your heart this Lent season? Share your requests with a mentor. For many of us, our churches have moved away from the more austere traditions of the past. Our pastors don’t wear suits.  Our worship teams have drummers and you can download a podcast of the sermon.   In many ways church has become more relaxed... >Read More

Tags: Claire Colvin, discipleship, Easter, Family, God, Lent, personal growth, prayer, religions, spirituality

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