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God’s Gift Of One Day Off Each Week

In our nonstop, productivity-obsessed culture, the thought of deliberately taking one full day off every week might sound radical—or even wasteful. Yet Scripture presents this rhythm not as a restriction, but as one of God’s most generous gifts: a built-in … Continue reading

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7 Lessons From the Passover

Passover is one of the most powerful bridges between the Old and New Testaments. For Christians, the Seder is not merely a Jewish memorial of deliverance from Egypt—it is a profound foreshadowing of the greater deliverance accomplished in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading

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The Letter Signed by Slaves

As I opened the book of Philippians this morning, the very first phrase gave me pause:“This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.” What a startling way to open a letter. Not “apostles,” not “church planters,” not … Continue reading

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No Longer a Slave—Now an Heir

I’m sitting at the Rome airport, waiting for my flight back to Canada. After several incredible weeks of travel and ministry, my heart is full—but tired. As I opened my Bible this morning, one verse in Galatians leapt off the … Continue reading

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The Contract That Changed the World

The book of James begins with a striking declaration: “James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (James 1:1, NLT) James could have introduced himself in many ways: the half-brother of Jesus, a pillar in the early … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Be A Servant of Christ?

Paul often describes himself as a “slave” (or “servant”) of Christ, showing his deep sense of commitment and submission to Jesus as his master. This idea appears across several of his letters, emphasizing that following Christ involves willingly yielding one’s life to God’s purposes Continue reading

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The Real Saint Patrick

The real St. Patrick…. Wasn’t Irish, Born a Roman citizen in Britain Came from a wealthy aristocratic family Father was deacon, grandfather a priest Showed no interest in following Christ in early years Kidnapped by Irish pagans at age 16 … Continue reading

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Keeping The Right Attitude

One of the challenges of leading is to keep the right attitude. I’ve been in leadership roles for over thirty years and it’s easy to lose your focus. It’s easy to begin to think that you are special and deserve … Continue reading

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