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Breaking Religious Patterns

Matthew 9:9-17  “On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners’” (Matthew 9:12-13).   The call of Matthew illustration by Alexandre Bida Jesus’ purpose […]

Unanswered Prayer?

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We believe that prayer is vital to a life of faith. Skeptics may view it as merely talking aloud to an imagined deity, but that is not our problem. The problem we face with prayer is when it seems to go unanswered. When I think of biblical examples, two come […]

The Favour of the King

The Favour of the King Like many others, I enjoy keeping up with the British royals. The birth of the newest prince in July was exciting, not only because of the happiness of the young parents, but also because of all the history behind that little boy. As I’ve read about kings and their courts […]