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  • Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld - The Gospel Alternative for the Cultures of Men: Celebrating God's Assignment

    In a culture obsessed with advancement and self-improvement, how does the Bible call us to live? Dr. John Neufeld explores the radical Christian virtue of contentment from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, teaching that believers are called to embrace God's assignment in whatever situation they find themselves. Paul's principle remains: be content where God has placed you while seeking freedom when possible, and find satisfaction not in changing your circumstances, but in recognizing the spiritual riches you possess in Christ.

    The Gospel Alternative to the Cultures of Men: Being a Christian inevitably puts you in conflict with culture. In this three-week series, Dr. John Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 5-7 to explore how the gospel creates a distinct counter-culture in the church. Addressing sexual purity, church discipline, and Christian identity, Dr. Neufeld challenges believers to live faithfully in a broken world—not by condemning culture, but by demonstrating Christ's transforming power through humble accountability, moral courage, and authentic community that offers hope to a watching world.

    24 min
  • Max Lucado Daily Devotional - What Do You Do with Pain?

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    We all have pain. Some sufferings we deserve, but many we do not. Deformities? Death of a child? Wartime atrocities? What do you do with these? Why are some people bitter, angry, and harsh, while others are tender, receptive, and kind? Much of the answer is found in their response to pain.

    Scripture makes three clear statements about affliction. First, there is no pain-free option.  “In the world you will have tribulation,” Jesus said. (John 16:33 ESV). Second, everyone does something with their pain. Numb it. Obsess over it. Run from it. But thirdly, pain displays God’s glory. We exist to make a big deal out of God. Regarding humanity, God declares, “I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them” (Isaiah 43:7 NLT). And nothing glorifies God greater than faith in the midst of suffering.

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    1 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - October 29th - Galatians 6:14

    Galatians 6:14

    As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    There was clearly a lot of boasting going on among the Galatians! There were those who boasted of the fact that they continued to keep the Jewish law. They continued to practice circumcision and to stand by the Old Testament law. They were convinced that they were doing extremely well and looked down their noses at Paul, who was firmly opposed to circumcision for Christians and who spoke constantly about the inadequacies of the law. Paul was keen to do his own boasting, but focused entirely upon the cross of Christ. For him, what Christ had done on the cross was all-important. Through the cross, he had found true freedom and a wonderful new life.
    I wonder when you last boasted. You were so proud of something that had happened in your life, or in someone close to you, that you just couldn’t wait for the opportunity to tell other people about it. My wife and I have become grandparents over the last couple of years, and we are eager to seize every opportunity to speak about our granddaughter and to show the latest pictures! Boasting is a natural activity when we are thrilled about something, and that describes Paul perfectly. He was so thrilled about the new life that he had found in Christ that he was eager for everyone to hear about it.
    Boasting is encouraged in many parts of the Bible. In Jeremiah, we hear God saying: “But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the LORD who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth” (Jeremiah 9:24). In Psalm 34:2, King David proclaimed: “I will boast only in the LORD.” Boasting of how wonderful we are and of our great achievements is always foolish, but boasting of the Lord is always a blessing.

    Question

    How could you become better at boasting about the Lord?

    Prayer

    Lord God, thank you for all that you have done for me. Help me to become increasingly proud of all that you have done. Amen

    4 min

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