My husband Joel and I decided to take part in The Marriage Course that Connexus Church was offering during our first year of marriage. We not only took part, but we actually hosted the night! You read that right … exactly one year into being married, we were asked to host The Marriage Course. Committing […]
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Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the voices of Black leaders who have made a difference. For those of us who consider ourselves followers of Jesus, this can be a great chance to spend extra time learning from Black pastors, teachers, and authors who are influential in pointing people to Jesus and helping
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In its simplest form, prayer is when the posture of your heart communicates your desire to connect with God. A great way to start is by praying for someone important to you. When you pray for someone intentionally and specifically, two meaningful things can begin to happen: You start to look for God more intentionally
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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 to take some days, even
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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 for spiritual growth. Read on
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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 by. But despite what culture
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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. He will not rebuke
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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 doctor to get it checked
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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. It felt very disconnected, and
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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, given the uniqueness of the
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