By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ 1 John 3:16-18 REFLECT I’ve had the privilege of serving on the streets, in shelters, in kitchens, and in drop in centres in different cities in Canada. So often those experiences have impacted me because of the compassion people have for one
By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ John 15:13-15 REFLECT Trust is at the centre of every authentic friendship. It's true. We’ve all experienced fake friendships, acquaintances, or Facebook friends, but real friendships are based on two-way trust. Trust is built on authenticity. Being who you really are. When you choose
By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ John 4:1-30 REFLECT One of the things that always strikes me about this account of Jesus and the woman at the well, is the overall awkwardness of the conversation. Jesus is Jewish and a man, while she is a Samaritan and a woman.
By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ Luke 5:27-32 REFLECT In this account we see how the religious leaders didn’t want to be associated with tax collectors. While the Pharisees would avoid the tax collectors and stay in their comfort zone, Jesus went into Levi’s home and ate with
By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ Luke 10-:38-42 REFLECT Have you ever had someone over for dinner, and felt exhausted afterwards? The business of cleaning the house and preparing the meal, coupled with the stress of entertaining can take so much of our focus, that we forget to prioritize
By Carey Nieuwhof, Founding & Teaching Pastor at Connexus Church READ 1 Corinthians 12:27 REFLECT You probably grew up thinking of the church as something you go to. Like it’s an institution or organization. Like it’s something you either belong to or don’t. Well, think again. You don’t GO to church.
By Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor at Connexus Church READ Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 1:8-9 The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” Luke 10:29 REFLECT I’m so excited for Connexus as we begin this journey of pursuing what it means to be FOR Barrie
In the second half of Ephesians 1, Paul prays a prayer for the church of Ephesus. I’ve taken his prayer for the church and personalized it so I can pray it for myself. I love it as a prayer to start the day because it reminds of me of how
Growing up, so often I thought of prayer as such a formal thing. I think because the idea of me talking to God seemed a little like I was “taking up His time” if I wasn't prepared for my time with Him. To be honest, sometimes I still struggle to
Thanks for being part of our seven days of prayer. Here’s a short prayer based on the remarkable prayer in Daniel 9: 1-23 which we looked at today in the message. Pray it in your own words or just as it’s printed below. Pray it slowly enough that you
