Sermons from January 2013
What’s Important – Part 1 – Being Outward Focused
How many Christian churches are there in the world? There are likely millions of them, and tens of thousands of denominations. You may wonder why there is such a variety. Or how does someone end up being drawn into a particular church community – the one they decide to commit and contribute…
How Do I Get There? Living Upside Down
We started 2013 asking a couple of great questions. Week 1 we asked, “What am I good at? What is my sweet spot?” Week 2 we considered, “Where am I going? Finding and Pursuing my life’s call.” Sheila Thomson will close out this series with the question, “How Do I Get There? Living Upside Down.” Today, there is no shortage of…
Where Am I Going?
Why is it that some people do not like to ask for directions? Psychologists have come up with a few reasons for this behaviour. For one thing, it would mean having to admit that you are lost. And this could lead to feelings of anxiety and doubt about your abilities. No one likes to feel lost. It can happen in any number of ways. You could reach a crossroads in your…
What are you good at?
This may be one of the most important questions you ask yourself. Sometimes, you can’t really tell what you’re good at until you try different things and find what you like most. Usually what you like most IS what you’re good at. Working as part of a team on a project is how many people learn about their strengths and talents. Are you usually the one people ask to…
New Year’s Message
One of the things a sprinter is taught early on in training is to never glance back at competitors during a race. This one simple momentary act can cause the sprinter to slow down or even miss out on winning the race. In the same way, we can’t live each day by looking at our past – whether the past includes hurts, embarrassments and mistakes, or even accomplishments. The…