A key difference between Jewish and Christian worship lies in fellowship. Orthodox Jews: • Meet to worship three times a day • Visit synagogues anytime to find people studying scriptures together • Begin each day with communal worship and scripture study at sunrise • Gather again for worship and community after sunset The impact? They […]
Many Anglican Churches across North America are no longer in communion with Canterbury or with each other. There’s so much power in unity, yet it seems unity can only happen if we fully agree on every detail. Yet somehow, long before schisms or reformations, the Church disagreed on things, even important things. If I remember
Traveling through northern Alberta, it may sometimes seem as if there’s not much to see—miles and miles of farmland, dusty roads, and wheat as far as the eye can see. But if you take the time to get off the MacKenzie Highway and head down a small dirt township road, you might be amazed at
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Did you know? Studies show that most people won’t go out of their way to help a stranger unless it takes less than 20 minutes of their time.This means it doesn’t matter how much you tell someone to love their neighbor, they will never truly be able to embrace that on their own.The only way
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As an Anglican priest in the Arctic who’s experienced numerous churches across Canada, I’ve observed three critical issues amidst our declining numbers: 1. Prioritizing Change Over Understanding: There’s a troubling tendency to alter traditions without explaining their significance. I’ve witnessed changes to the Eucharist for “inclusivity,” revealing a fundamental misunderstanding of its symbolism. We break
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Just because you think something doesn’t affect you, doesn’t mean it’s true. Your mind often tricks your heart. Isabelle grew up in a more stable home environment than I did. Saying goodbye to family and friends can be hard for her. Me? I’ve been accustomed to goodbyes since childhood. When someone asked recently if it’s
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Turn on the news, scroll through social media, and you’ll find: • 1000 terrible things • Another 1000 hot-button issues • Plenty of misconstrued information You can talk, discuss, complain… but none of it will change a thing. What CAN change people and the world? Meeting people where they are with the love of Christ.
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Transformation begins with a renewed mind, setting aside worldly patterns to embrace spiritual truths. This process is not passive but requires active engagement with the Word of God and daily spiritual disciplines. As believers, the call to transform is both a defense against sin and a proactive step towards embodying the gospel in every aspect
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