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"How the sausage is made"
Below are some "Doodles" on the Bible passage I am preparing to preach on. One of the core values of the Village is "learning together". I find that I often learn from the questions, life experiences and wisdom of my community. It's not uncommon that a piece of insight for the Sunday sermon comes from someone who reads this blog.
Learning to pray as Jesus taught us
When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t give them a long lecture or a complicated method. He gave them a 20 second, 66 word prayer. What we call the Lord’s Prayer is not only a simple prayer to recite. It is a prayer meant to shape us. Somehow we might assume we should move beyond simple-short prayers as we mature in our faith. B ut the truth is the opposite: - we grow deeper into the simple prayers. And as we do, they form in ways we desperately need: So
Learning to Walk the Way of Jesus
It has been almost a year since my baptism. Walking with God has been a gift, a deep blessing. But working with God, behaving in Jesus way has been something else entirely. It is commitment. It is surrender. And sometimes, it feels like a fight. I find myself in an awkward space — no longer a non-believer, but far from a mature believer. I must be honest that my spiritual journey has not been smooth. Just two months after my baptism, I faced challenges that left me feeling
Walking with God
In 2024, I came to Canada as an international student. I believed that with careful planning and tight control , life would stay manageable. But the reality was overwhelming. Cultural differences filled every corner of my daily life — school, housing, social, healthcare, transportation. Problems appeared everywhere, often without warning. I fell into a season of intense self-doubt. No one could give me clear answers. No one could tell me what to do. All the external challeng
Knocking on 40 Doors
Recently, a small group from our church went door to door in our neighbourhood. We weren’t there to convince anyone of anything. We simply said: “Hi, we’re just out caring for the community and offering to pray with people.Would you like us to pray for you?” We knocked on about 40 doors.We spoke with around 20 people.Seven people said yes. What We Encountered One person had recently lost a spouse.Another was battling depression.Someone else was caring for a wife recovering f
Prayer
Learning to Pray Differently A Pastor’s Story I am a pastor —and yet, I have had to learn how to pray. Not how to speak beautifully.Not how to sound spiritual.But how to stop trying to control everything. Recently, a friend taught me a simple way to pray — one that changed how I approach God.I want to share it with you. A Simple Prayer Practice This prayer has three movements. It is not about getting the words right. It is about becoming honest before God. 1. Identify — Cle
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