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Have you ever felt like a foreigner, out of place and unwelcome? The Apostle Peter begins his first epistle by affirming that his readers are both elected and exiled, identifying the tension we as Christians live in. Pastor Larry expands this concept, encouraging us to remain steadfast in our calling and not to be swayed by either blessing or burden, keeping our focus on the sanctifying work of the Spirit through it all.

What does your name mean? Do you live up to it all the time? Peter, whose name means Rock, is a great example of an imperfect individual God used for His perfect work. Now, at the end of his life, the Apostle Peter pens two of the most encouraging epistles to a dispersed and divided Church as a testimony of what the grace of God can do.

How would you finish this sentence? "Walk like ____ ." However you answer, everyone has a recognizable walk. The Apostle Paul reminds us in Colossians 4:5-6 that as Christians, we are called to walk and speak with wisdom in order to reflect Jesus in everything we do.

What new habits have you acquired since this pandemic began? Have you prayed more, begging God for it all to end? The Apostle Paul instructs us to devote ourselves to prayer, but with watchfulness and thanksgiving. Listen in as Pastor Larry provides an insightful reflection on the nature of prayer. You'll be inspired to pray with greater persistence, proper perspective, and a higher purpose for maximum eternal impact!

As this pandemic causes us to spend more time with our family, it's helpful to be reminded of the instructions the Apostle Paul gives to parents and children in Colossians 3:20-21. But above all, remember to love, as this is what binds us all together.

After Jesus died, the disciples felt much like we feel these days: distressed, afraid, and aimless. Yet when Jesus rose from the dead and revealed Himself to them, everything changed! This Easter, let's receive afresh the peace and purpose Jesus' resurrection brings to all who believe in Him and who walk in the hope of eternal life.

As we come to the end of Paul's letter to the Colossians, we find him frequently exhorting his readers to be grateful and filled with thanksgiving despite hostile circumstances.
Just like today, we can rejoice and give thanks for the HOPE Jesus offers us regardless of what's going on around us.

What does God intend love to look like in marriage? In Colossians 3:19, Paul continues his address to Christian households with a word for husbands to love their wives, and he uses the word 'agape'. This is a self-denying, others-honouring, sacrificial love that is possible only through God, which He himself first demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for us. Now He longs to empower husbands to love their wives in the same way He loves His Church.

A highlight video celebrating the baptism service on March 19, 2021!

What was your family life like growing up? Though roles for family members have differed widely over the years due to shifting values and traditions, there are still Biblical standards that we need to follow as acts of worship to God and honour to each other.