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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Can we learn how to be better leaders by implying ancient wisdom? The Book of Acts provides a detailed account of Apostle Paul’s leadership journey. His mission-driven mindset enabled him to stay focused on his calling and triumph over adversity. Apostle Paul used what the enemy meant for evil to ...

Prayer changes things, changes us and changes history! Paul prayed for prisoners and soldiers on the ship, and they were saved. Who are we praying for today whose lives will be changed by Christ in the future?

The gospel must first be clear in our own mind before we can confidently share it. This is true not only for speaking with kids, but with anyone, any age. The key difference with kids is that you will need to use language/vocabulary that they know or are familiar with ...

Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities, but it suffers from so much loneliness and isolation. The answer to the problem is the church. That's why we spend so much time emphasizing the need to join one of our small groups. You need to surround yourself with spiritually ...

In Acts 19, Paul arrives in Ephesus, and ended up staying there for well over two years, building a church community, to whom he would later write one of his letters. We learn much in this chapter about how important it is to know your authority in Christ Jesus.

A great example of partners in ministry that we see in Acts 18 is a husband-and-wife team named Aquila and Priscilla, who supported the work of Paul first in Corinth, and then in Syria and Ephesus. Here are 3 principles from their example that you can learn to apply immediately ...

The words to help you find your way are found in God’s Word – the Bible. You must be familiar enough with it to recognize when something is leading astray. Even if something makes you feel good or makes sense – the ultimate test is if it agrees with the ...

As a Christian endeavouring to follow God’s leading and His plan for your life, how do you navigate the open and closed doors - the unforeseen events or perceived setbacks? How do you respond when facing disappointment with people or strained relationships? Most importantly, how can you recognize God’s leading ...

In today's world, the concept of "honor" seems like it's lost its true meaning. We talk about it a lot, but do we know what it means, especially when it comes to honoring the people who are still here with us?

Who is comfortable with relationship conflict? The truth is that we all experience differences and disagreements in our relationship with others because God has created us with unique personalities. As we grow in the likeness of Jesus, we will always be sharpening each other and God uses differences to teach ...

Encouragement is powerful. More than that, as Christians, we are instructed to encourage each other until Jesus returns (Hebrews 10:25), and we want our community to foster and perpetuate a culture of encouragement. It's so much better than the alternative! I want to be in an environment where people are ...