This month we will be exploring Social Justice and how the church/youth are involved in social issues. We all have a voice and an impact to make on this earth, and we get to decide if we want it to be a positive or negative impact. If our aim is to live like Jesus we should…
As Christians, we’re told that we’re supposed to witness to the world, and as children, we’re taught to stand up for our faith even if we encounter opposition. But are we going about it in the right way? Sadly, in this day and age, “Christianity” has become synonymous with intolerance, judgmentalism and hypocrisy. Though some…
Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communications at Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, Michigan. At 32 years of age, she has published six books. She talked about her writing life and the purpose for what she writes. Where did writing begin for you—and why? The first book I wrote—Hook, Line, and Sinker—was…
This month we will explore dying to self daily. The ups and downs of being a Christian, being a disciple. How the Lord has led you in life and how being Christian effects how you look at the world. Remember we are in this world but not of it. We should strive to live like…
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 NIV One thing I have noticed from these past horrific weeks in Sudan is that there is power in numbers. It seems the whole nation has joined together to fight for a common goal. Democracy. Over the past few months, the people of…
In the heart wrenching new, true story, American drama mini-series, ‘When They See Us’, director, Ava DuVernay brilliantly tells the infamous story of the 1989 ‘Central Park Five’ case. The audience is confronted with deeply thrilling, raw and often difficult to watch scenes of the overwhelming truths propelled onto five, innocent young lives. The mini-series…
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:8-10). Grace…
Grace; a noun The free and unmerited favour of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. I love how the dictionary defines grace as the FREE and UNMERITED FAVOUR of God. That’s exactly what grace is. I’ve struggled with wondering whether or not I deserve the grace of God.…
This month as we focus on health and wellness we wanted to create a playlist that you can enjoy while getting your body correct. So here are a few new songs to add to your workout playlist. May Work-Out Playlist: Eyes Only for You – Ecclesia ft. Montell Fish Alive – Hillsong Young & Free…
While we were up at Avondale we got to interview, Kemy Ogendi, and played a little game of Song Association with her. She just released her first album in February titled, Note To Self, which can be found on all streaming sites: Bandcamp, Itunes, Spotify, Google Music, Amazon Song List: Note to Self Around the…