The New Testament defines the church with many different images and ideals. Historically, the Anabaptist tradition has placed an emphasis on a subset of these values and practices that have helped us sustain hope in God's kingdom and build...

The Imminence of Easter

Apr 17th, 2022

Part of the hope of Easter has to do with the in-breaking of light into dark places. It was at dawn that Christ's followers discovered an empty tomb and Christian tradition thereafter associates the imminence of daybreak with both the...

Identity and Power

Mar 27th, 2022

God calls each and every follower of Jesus a child of God, but what does that mean, exactly? When faced with temptations to grab or mis-use power, understanding the limits and responsibilities of being a child of God will help re-frame what it

Getting a Grip on Greed

Mar 20th, 2022

How we spend our money is a strong indicator of our values. The Bible has a lot to say about our attitudes toward money and possessions, in fact one third of Jesus' parables were about economics. So join us as we explore how to resist the...

When Tech Becomes a Temptation

Mar 13th, 2022

Rob serves as the Associate Vice-President of Student Life at TWU, where he previously served as University Chaplain for 23 years. He is a long-time member of North Langley Community Church and has served on their Elder Board. He is married t

Let's Talk About Temptation

Mar 6th, 2022

Temptation inserts itself between the Kingdom of God and our kingdom of self. Theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer says that in that moment, temptation doesn't elicit within us a hatred of God, but a forgetfulness of God that focuses us on our own...

Article 4: Sin & Evil

Feb 27th, 2022

Our MB Confession of Faith states that "We believe sin is individual and corporate opposition to God’s good purposes and leads to physical and spiritual death." What does the Bible say about things like principalities and powers and how can...

Article 10: Discipleship

Feb 20th, 2022

We believe Jesus calls people who have experienced the new birth to follow him in a costly life of service to God. The power of the Holy Spirit transforms believers from the unrighteous pattern of the present age into a life of joyful obedience

Article 3: Creation and Humanity

Feb 13th, 2022

A basic need in life is to know where we are from, why we are here, and where we are going. Article 3 of our Canadian MB Confession of Faith helps shape our understanding of these questions including insights on the relationship between God and

Article 2: Revelation of God

Feb 6th, 2022

God reveals Himself to us in several different ways. It is up to us as His followers to be aware of His presence and invite Him into our lives.

Article 1: God

Jan 30th, 2022

Knowledge is intended to lead to a confession statement. Either we believe or we don't believe. When we consider if there really is one Triune God, what statements and life choices are we prepared to make with our understanding of who God is?

Watching Our Witness: How to respond in a time of vaccines, mandates & conversion therapy bills

Jan 23rd, 2022

We live in a day when the interactions between different perspectives & groups is becoming increasingly polarized. How should we think biblical-theologically as well as practically as together we face questions of Covid-19 vaccination, religiou

The Daily Habits of Jesus

Jan 9th, 2022

Did Jesus have habits? When you read the gospels, it is instructive to see that He spent His life and His time in certain ways. Exploring the priorities and activities Jesus engaged in regularly can help us develop strong and sustainable daily

How Routines Shape Us

Jan 2nd, 2022

Our habits form us more than we form them. On Sunday mornings in January 2022, we will be exploring the role of rhythms of life in our spiritual development. We'll start by exploring the relationship between our effort and God's grace.

Love Is... Obedience

Dec 19th, 2021

Even though Joseph is often seen as one of the lesser characters in the Christmas narrative, his story is a challenging model for our lives today. Joseph reminds us that our love for God is fleshed out in our obedience to Him. As you consider w

Love Is... Serving by Waiting

Dec 5th, 2021

In Luke 2, we meet Simeon, who received a heavenly promise. Even though it was challenging, he demonstrated his love for God by waiting for its fulfillment until he welcomed baby Jesus and encouraged His young parents. What are you waiting for

Love Is... Incarnational

Nov 28th, 2021

At the heart of the story of Christmas is the incarnation, the notion that God came down to dwell in the person of Jesus. But what are the implications of the incarnation for our lives today?

The Radical Honouring of the Other

Nov 14th, 2021

We are called to honour Jesus by honouring each other. It's a radical way of relating to one another, but particularly in relationships with an imbalance of power, and one we can only achieve if we are guided by the Holy Spirit.

Spirit-Guided Relationships: Husbands & Wives

Nov 7th, 2021

Strong words & negative experiences can get our backs up. Our modern cultural context can lead us to see Paul as promoting misogyny in marriage at worst or chauvinism at best when he encourages things like submission, respect & headship. But...

Examining the Limitations of Our Imitations

Oct 31st, 2021

Ephesians 5 begins with the command to imitate God. But how can we as imperfect humans possibly imitate a perfect God? Join us this Sunday as Rose Gaudet-Hominick preaches in our series on the Book of Ephesians and examines this daily tension w

Living in the Light

Oct 24th, 2021

One of the most compelling pictures of life together in God's new family is the list of things we are called to "put off" (bitterness, anger, unforgiveness) and the things we are invited to "put on" (integrity, kindness and...

Gifts of the Spirit

Oct 17th, 2021

If the goal is unity and maturity in God's one new family, the church, how do we get there? The conversation around Spiritual Gifts helps unlock some of the mystery but also brings up lots of questions.

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Oct 10th, 2021

Two of the great themes of the book of Ephesians are unity and love. One of the hardest things for some of us to grasp is how much God loves us and, as a result of this, how God calls us to live in peace and unity with others. This Thanksgiving

United in Christ

Sep 26th, 2021

Our reconciliation to each other is one of the most significant events in human history.

A New Direction

Sep 19th, 2021

What happens when we head too far down the wrong road? In this chapter, we see not only the problem we as humanity find ourselves in, but also the radical rescue and grace-gifted solution that God has done for us in Christ.