The news is heartbreaking enough to take in as a parent. School shootings. Racially motivated violent extremism. War. Terrorist attacks. Mass killings. Beheadings. I know…please just stop right there. Add to that the political chaos that seems to dominate the headlines, climate change, inflation and more. It’s just too much
Do you want to grow in your faith but feel distracted by the noise of your daily life? Your smartphone can feel like your enemy when it comes to focus, but why not use it as a tool to grow spiritually? We asked some great leaders about their favourite apps
We all want to be successful. We all want people to admire us and respect us. But, in order to be truly successful and become more like Jesus, we need to practice humility. In a world where pride is often seen as a virtue, humility can be difficult to come
Perseverance through pain is where Jesus transforms you. Easy to say, hard to do. Right? But it’s under pressure where diamonds are produced, it’s in the fire where gold is refined. In James 1:5, he promises, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to
You call yourself a Christ-follower. Maybe you made that decision recently, or maybe a very long time ago. So, what is the next step for you? For some of you, the next step is baptism. Now, I realize for many of you, that can be a scary concept. That’s why
When you notice that your car is making a new noise, do you drive directly to the mechanic or leave it for a few weeks to see if it goes away? What about when you start to feel new pain or symptoms in your body? Do you go to the
Written by Lisa Craig, a volunteer Group Leader at Connexus Church. Before we joined our first Small Group, my husband and I attended Connexus for many years. We had volunteered on and off, but mostly, we were driving a half-hour to church on Sunday, enjoying the sermon, and going home.
Well, 2022 feels a bit like deja vu in some ways: case counts, uncertainty, restrictions—lots of unknown and even isolation. So what are you going to do differently the second time around? I mean intentionally. It’s so easy to let seasons like this happen to you rather than be proactive.
There’s no doubt that this Halloween will look a little different than it has in years past. But as you see more and more of our regular activities return to schedules, it’s exciting to think about the opportunities to connect with our neighbours in unique and meaningful ways. This year,
We’re relaunching our in-person experience in Orillia this fall. It’s going to be great to have an in-person opportunity to invite friends and connect in community in the Orillia area. This relaunch season will have a few bumps as we get our legs under us, but it’s exciting to be
