“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given...

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. - Genesis 1:27 There is nothing new under the sun. From the earliest recorded stories, humanity has wrestled with demons of control and believing that...

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” -Matthew 4:19 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. -Matthew 16:24 As Jesus was walking...

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the...

The Journey Thus Far It was approximately two years ago that we began a journey that has radically changed our lives. Coming out of a highly toxic environment, I had to ask myself if I wanted my children to grow up surrounded by people that would demonstrate faith is...

For most of my life, confession was a deeply personal experience – between God and myself. When I was a teen, and in a period of rapid spiritual growth, my youth pastors served as a place to be completely open about my sin and find confession. God’s in the process of...

What is it Going to Take? We live in Nanaimo, BC, a picturesque coastal city directly across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver. Going for a run in the morning affords views of the Sunshine Coast, and panoramic vistas filled with ocean. I’m blessed to live in one of...

Sometimes Honesty is the Hardest Thing I sat on their couch, with my heart racing and every muscle in my body tense. I was hyper-aware of every little movement in the room, and my eyes were happy to roam anywhere but in their direction. There was a difficult,...