Doors that Open | Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro by Windsor Christian Fellowship

Doors that Close | Pastor RJ Ciaramitaro by Windsor Christian Fellowship

In this episode, Pastor RJ continues the message The Reality of Christmas, guiding us to see the season through God’s perspective rather than cultural expectations. Christmas is more than traditions and celebrations—it’s the unfolding of God’s purpose through the birth of Jesus Christ.

Listen as Pastor RJ unpacks the deeper meaning of Christmas, reminding us why it matters and how understanding God’s view can shape our faith, worship, and daily lives—during the holidays and beyond.

Tune in for encouragement, truth, and a renewed focus on the real meaning of Christmas.

What is Christmas really about? In this brief yet powerful message, we explore the true reality of Christmas—God stepping into the world through Jesus Christ to bring hope, light, and salvation. This episode invites you to look beyond the traditions and rediscover the life-changing truth at the heart of Christmas.

This week in The Red Letters series, Pastor RJ walked us through Luke 14:25–33 and the challenging call of Jesus to true discipleship. We were reminded that following Jesus isn’t always easy—obedience, sacrifice, and faith often come at a cost. Yet the hope of the Gospel is this: Jesus never asks us to take the hard road alone. He walks with us, strengthens us, and leads us every step of the way.

In this week’s message from The Red Letters, we were reminded that the things we hold—our time, our resources, even our focus—are all temporary gifts. Jesus’ words in Luke 12:22–34 call us away from worry and toward trust, inviting us to use what we have with eternal purpose. When we release our grip on what fades, we make room to invest in what truly lasts. May we each take a moment this week to ask: How can I steward what’s in my hands to build treasure that endures?

This Week’s Challenge – The 7-Day Generosity Challenge

Pastor RJ challenged our church to practice one intentional act of generosity each day for the next seven days—and then keep the rhythm going. It doesn’t have to be big; it just has to be from the heart. Spend sometime everyday and ask God what He would like you to do. Encourage someone, give something away, offer your time, meet a need, or simply show kindness. Let generosity become a habit that shapes your heart and points others to Jesus.

In last Sunday’s installment of The Red Letters, Pastor RJ reminded us what true wisdom looks like: knowledge applied in the right way, with the right heart, at the right time. Through Jesus’ parables in Luke 12:35–48, we were challenged to live with a posture of faithful preparation—alert, intentional, and aligned with the heart of our Master.

Jesus calls us to more than belief; He calls us to readiness. Our choices, our stewardship, and our daily obedience all reflect whether we’re living with eternity in mind. As we move into this week, may we walk with the awareness that every moment is an opportunity to practice wisdom and prepare our hearts for His return.

Let’s stay faithful, stay awake, and stay aligned with Him.

Jonathan Nahimana’s message, The God of All Nations, reminds us that God’s love has always been global. From His promise to bless all nations through Abraham, to Jesus’ boundary-breaking ministry, to the diverse and unified Church today, God continually reveals His desire to gather people from every background into His family. We are encouraged to reflect this universal love by welcoming others, celebrating diversity, and living out the inclusive heart of God in our daily lives.

In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus heals ten lepers—but only one returns to thank Him. That one chose to go first. In doing so, he showed what faith looks like in action: gratitude, humility, and boldness.

This week, Pastors Mary and Larry reminded us that being first isn’t about competition or recognition—it’s about initiative in love. Jesus calls us to be first to forgive, first to extend a hand, first to pray, and first to welcome others. When we take that first step, even when it’s uncomfortable, we make room for God’s grace to move through us and into the lives of others.

So as you go into your week, ask yourself:

➡️ Who can I love first?

➡️ Where can I forgive first?

➡️ How can I make the first move toward peace or prayer?

Faith isn’t just what we believe—it’s what we do with that belief. Let’s be a people who go first, just like Jesus did.

In a world that constantly pulls us toward approval, comfort, and conformity, Jesus calls us to something far deeper—faithfulness. Revelation 22 reminds us that He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. When we live for an audience of One, our focus shifts from pleasing people to honouring God. True discipleship often means standing apart, but it also means standing firm—in truth, in grace, and in love. May we have the courage to stand with God, even when it costs us the applause of men.