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Weekly Devotionals From Coastal Church Pastors
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How to help your child when they have been betrayed or bullied
As Christians and as parents, we need to have a clear plan for helping children process and heal from betrayal and bullying so that every effort is made to prevent the carryover of emotional wounds into adulthood that can affect how they succeed in life. The Holy Spirit is an ...
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Written by
Pastor Jessica Chen
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Foot Washing a Symbol of Love and Service
The Lord might not be literally asking us to wash someone else’s feet (though it could happen of course) but He does call us to look to serve others and find a need and meet it. What does it look like to you to love another person with actions, even ...
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Written by
Pastor Karen Kepkay
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Abide and Go: Two Sides of the Same Mission
While abiding keeps us connected to Christ, His command to “go” ensures that we do not stagnate in our faith. When we are deeply rooted in Him, the natural result is the desire to share the gospel and bear the fruit of the Spirit that Paul talks about in Galatians ...
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Written by
Pastor Dave Koop
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Home: A Place of Love and Belonging
Today, the church is called to proclaim the Gospel through our being, doing, and telling. The good news is that the only way we find our way back home is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, and for God’s glory alone. This ...
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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What Does the Love of God Look Like?
The story of Christmas reminds us of the incarnational love demonstrated when God became flesh in the form of a baby lying in a manger. The birth of a Saviour that seeks to bridge the gap between humanity and the divine, even at great personal cost. This sacrificial love invites ...
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Written by
Pastor James Fam
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How Can I Have Joy?
Advent points us to the incredible truth that joy is not a fleeting emotion, but a steadfast assurance found in Christ. His joy anchors us in life's storms, sustains us in our waiting, and invites us to celebrate God's goodness. This Advent season, may we continually open our hearts to ...
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Written by
Pastor Brad Bergman
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The Peace of Christmas
As the angels announced the birth of Jesus on that first Christmas Eve, they invited us all to come experience a peace not found anywhere else in the world. They introduced the birth of God’s Son who would bring us peace with God, peace with ourselves and peace with each ...
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Written by
Pastor Kevan Dobsin
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Alighting Hope in Advent Season
In the first week of Advent, let us consider the purple candle: The Hope Candle. The purple color of the candle represents repentance, and also royalty. What better way to enter this time of year than turning from our sins and towards Jesus, our King of Kings and the one ...
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Written by
Jacqui Bishop
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King Jesus
The mystery that God had only given glimpses of but revealed fully after the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is that a day is coming when all darkness will be done away with, and a new Kingdom will be established. It’s as though all of history has been moving ...
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Written by
Pastor Allan Burnett
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Remembrance Day is a day as Canadians we stop and reflect on the incredible price that was paid for the freedom and peace we enjoy. May we never take for granted the wonderful land we are privileged to call Remembrance Day is a day as Canadians we stop and reflect ...
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Written by
Pastor Dave Koop
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The Holy Spirit – Your Master Rebuilder
We are all in the work-in-progress and constant growth process of our soul. Don’t get discouraged in the rebuilding of your real you and lean into the Holy Spirit for everything that you need. He is sent to you as the helper and comforter, and help in times of need. ...
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Written by
Pastor Karen Kepkay
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What Were You Thinking? The Power of The Mind
As Christians, we are called to think and meditate on God’s Word so that our thoughts align with His revealed will and way of thinking. The Bible and the Holy Spirit serve as our mental and spiritual guides and safeguards, helping us take every thought captive and expel damaging, sinful, ...
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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A Blueprint for Transformation
Renovation is a process of transformation that turns something old, worn out, or dysfunctional into something new, beautiful, and purposeful. The principles guiding this process remain surprisingly similar when making personal changes in your life. Both require careful planning, patience, attention to detail, and a commitment to improvement.
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Written by
Pastor Payam Jalali
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You Are Not Condemned
Imagine this. You’re at the Vancouver International Airport during the busy travel season. All around you are people rushing this way and that as they head to their gates and connecting flights. Everyone seems to be moving throughout the terminal with ease… but you can’t seem to keep up because you’re ...
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Written by
Pastor Brad Bergman
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Jesus Will Give You Another Chance
Have you ever been given a second chance? What a gift! A second chance could be as simple as an eraser at the end of your pencil, or it could be as complex as restoration within a broken relationship. I can think of many opportunities that the grace of a ...
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Written by
Jacqui Bishop
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The Benefits of Volunteering: Why Giving Back Gives So Much in Return
Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act, but what many people don't realize is that it’s also a powerful way to improve one’s own life. Whether it’s helping at a local shelter, tutoring students, or supporting church or non-profit initiatives, volunteering offers numerous benefits that can positively impact your ...
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Written by
Pastor James Fam
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Spiritual Navy SEALs
Each of us is called to be a spiritual Navy SEAL, will you answer the call? As spiritual Navy SEALs, we must be ready to navigate various "caves" of our own—caves of resistance, spiritual opposition, and discomfort. We are called to sacrifice for the sake of those who are lost. ...
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Written by
Pastor Chris Karuhije
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Embracing the Stranger: Hospitality in the Bible
Hospitality is more than just a kind gesture—it's a command and a reflection of God's love for us. As God in Christ opened His arms and heart wide on the cross, giving us access to Himself and His home in heaven, we too should open our hearts and homes to ...
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami