Question: How can I get to know God and His design for my life better? Answer: Read the Bible and pray everyday. Sometimes the most obvious and simple advice is still worth repeating. Pastor Todd brings an encouraging reminder of the value of the basic spiritual practice of simply reading God’s word daily.

For the past fourteen years, Randy and Carla Redmann have lived in and operated Home of the Good Shepherd, providing a loving home and care for children coming from unsafe living situations in Brazil. To learn more about this global partner of My Church Winnipeg, please visit https://www.hgsbrazil.org

Like the famous story of David and Goliath, we all face "giant" situations in our lives that can feel insurmountable. But what if you, not the giant, actually have the advantage? Take a fresh look at this story with Pastor Todd Poirier, and realize that you're already equipped to overcome so it doesn't matter how big your giant is.

As mounting oppositon against Jesus began to take a violent turn, we see Him retreating for rest rather than continuing to engage those who would do Him harm. Here is yet another great example from Jesus on how we can approach circumstances in life, in this case difficult conflicts.

My Church Winnipeg exists to connect people with Jesus Christ, His cause, and our community. Pastor Todd explores the value of the third part of that statement, and the benefits of connecting with smaller groups of people within a church community.

We all live under the influence of something, whether it’s destructive like drugs or alcohol, pornography, fear; or something more healthy like love and generosity. Pastor Bruce Ford of Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada asks, “What would it be like to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit?”

Exploring further how people of Jesus' day reacted to His approach to the Sabbath, Pastor Tim emphasizes how we can't let religious traditions hold us back from sharing the goodness of God to others.

Religious people have a very close relationship with rules and restrictions, while Jesus models how living in close relationship with God frees us to love people better. Which relationship will you choose?

Sometimes we makes excuses that limit what we can receive from, or do for, Jesus. But when Jesus gives a command, He empowers those who hear. What you were incapable of before He spoke to you, you are fully equipped for now.

Change is an inevitable part of growth. When we face new things without the willingness to be stretched, we invite disaster. But when we stay fresh and flexible, God can fill us with "new wine" over and over.