You’ve done all you can. You’ve worked hard ... You’ve asked all the right questions of all the right people ... You’ve filled out all the forms ... You’ve checked literally every box that’s in your power to check. Now it’s out of your hands. So you wait — which is the hardest part, right?

What does the word “peace” evoke for you? A quiet, tranquil place to sit and soak in beautiful surroundings … A rare moment of agreement … That sweet sense of calm when the kids are finally asleep? But what if the circumstances never line up that way? What if you just can’t make it happen?

When’s the last time you felt joy? With the chaos and pain of our world, is pursuing any joy at all even possible? Sometimes the stress and busyness makes it hard to find time for moments of happiness — never mind more joy. And where would you even look?

More … There must be more … I want more … At first glance, “more” seems like a self-focused, even a selfish word. But what if “more” was about the wholeness we’re actually created for? And what if us pursuing “more” actually helped other people find more? Who would we be if we knew more about what love is?

It’s a big assignment, and the outcome is more important than any other endeavor. But the bases seem to be covered — all roles filled with capable, qualified people. It’s just as well ... You’d like to contribute, but you just don’t feel like you’ve got the right skills, the right mix of experience, passion, drive. Surely nothing is lost if you just sit back and watch ... right?

We’ve all got to make choices that shape our lives. Choices that determine our future, reflect our priorities ... Choices that challenge us, make us better, move us toward being all we’re supposed to be. But what if other people see my choices, my priorities differently? Aren’t they up to me? What if being all I’m supposed to be isn’t just about me?

Compassion partners with the local church in 25 countries to end poverty in the lives of children and their families. Through these partnerships, 1 life at a time, 2 million children are discovering lives full of promise and purpose as they develop in their minds, bodies, and relationships. We're thrilled to welcome Compassion Canada to FAC this weekend! Come be inspired by guest speaker and Compassion alumni Keewani Vallejo Cook, and guest music leader Dan Bremnes, as they share their passion for releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name around the world.

Who am I? It’s a question a person can spend a lifetime trying to answer. Does our genetics or the dynamics of our family of origin determine who we are? Do our choices and experiences? How does our identity impact the culture that surrounds us? How do we function within our culture in a way that’s true to who we are — inside and out?

Ever found yourself looking around you and longing for more — convinced there must be more? Maybe it’s that one thing you can’t stop thinking about, that you’re desperate for, that you’ve hoped for ... Or maybe it’s less defined — just a restlessness you can’t put your finger on. So you wait. And you wonder ... will the wait be worth it? Will you make it?

There are things you can’t talk about. Things no one can ever know about you. If people knew what you’ve done, where you’ve come from, the choices you’ve made ... If they really understood who you are inside ...