It's no secret that gratitude is one of the main ingredients for a good life. But what sets apart our thankfulness as Christ-followers? Are we supposed to be thankful for every circumstance, even when life is hard?

For most of us, praying is hard enough, let alone all the time! The idea of talking and listening to God can be a bit overwhelming. How do we prioritize prayer in our busy lives? How does prayer make for a better life?

Is there a secret recipe for a better life? Chasing down happiness is different from experiencing joy - do you remember the last time you truly felt it? What's the true meaning of joy? Let's explore how to add more of it to our lives.

“All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give …” It’s an easy song to sing, but it’s hard to really live it out, isn’t it? What would it look like for us to truly surrender every square inch of our lives to Jesus this fall? What would have to change? What would happen as a result?

People supported by FAC here in Calgary and all over the world are tirelessly sharing the hope and message of Jesus with others, navigating cultural, religious, and economic barriers. Is it worth it? Don’t miss the in-person interviews with some of the International Workers we partner with

Living on mission with Jesus can feel discouraging when nothing seems to change from our perspective, or at least not on our timeline. It can feel hard to keep going! Some continue on in countries where they face real threats to their safety and well-being. How can we encourage each other in prayer to keep going, all for Jesus?

“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47). Imagine if people started coming to know Jesus for the first time every week through FAC. Imagine if sharing about Jesus and inviting someone to say “yes” to His love came as naturally as picking up our phones ...

Did you know First Alliance Church is part of a global family of churches called The Christian and Missionary Alliance? Found in 88 nations, over 6.2 million Christ-followers gather in 23,000+ churches in our denomination. In Canada, The Alliance has 440+ churches scattered across our country. But what does it mean that our middle name is “Missionary”? More importantly, what are the marks of a truly “missional” church?

“Missions” can have a lot of connotations in church. What does it mean to be a “sending church”? What does it mean to be sent? Are we ready to go where God asks us to go, all for Jesus?

Who lives next door to you? How well do you know your hair stylist, grocery clerk, or barista? Imagine what it would be like if we began intentionally sharing Jesus … right in the communities where we live.