The Business of Life

We should bring voice to the positive things of life … expressing appreciation and encouragement to others. But, there are also those things that are not so easy to talk about but require a voice so we do not remain burdened by them. God encourages the type of relationships where we do talk about these things … testifying to blessings and giving voice to struggles.

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Growth Can Feel Like the Weather

While the ups and downs of the weather can be reflective of the ups and downs we face in life, let us be encouraged by God’s consistency throughout all things. His love and character remain the same regardless of circumstances. Let us focus ourselves on Him rather than being frustrated with ourselves or our situation.

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Making Our Marriages Stronger

Marriage between one man and one woman was created by God for our good - to reflect His relationship with us. He loves us so deeply and longs to live in a personal and meaningful relationship with us. This is what He has established for marriage as well; we are to see the depth of His love for us and offer that same love to our spouse.

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Looking Through the Eyes of Children

It was exciting to see all the children of NCC this past Sunday! There are many of them … from baby (such as the baby dedication above) up through our youth group. It reminded me again of the need for us to step back and take a fresh look at not only Christmas but so many aspects of life.

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Kids and Christmas

One of the ways we work to bring ourselves back to the manger is the Sunday School Christmas Program. It is not only to get our kids on stage but to bring their focus to the manger instead of the tree. Please join us this Sunday as our Sunday School helps us find the missing baby Jesus.

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“... talking with each other about all ... that had happened.”

We do not need to buy Harley’s and go on a trip (although that would be fun!). We need only to engage with those God has placed us alongside. Much like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we simply need to have meaningful conversation around the happenings in our lives. God has each of us and all of us on a journey that is significant and worth sharing.

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Partnership

While we work hard to be an effective witness for Christ here in Vanderhoof, we partner with many others in Canada and around the world to further God’s work of drawing many to Christ. In these weeks we have had opportunity to meet with existing and potential ministry partners within our Mennonite Brethren family.

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