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“May your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.” ~Matthew 6:10-11 I see two prayers here that Jesus taught us. One is to dream big for Him and the other is to be satisfied with our basic needs until His kingdom is fully... Continue Reading →
I asked ChatGPT, "What is the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada today?" Here's how it answered. What are your thoughts? "Identifying the greatest challenge facing Christian families in Canada, like any specific group, can be subjective and dependent on various factors. However, some challenges that Christian families in Canada may face include: Secularization... Continue Reading →
The start of a fresh year offers us a wonderful opportunity to establish family habits that draw us closer to God. Here are a few ideas to weave Christ into the fabric of our daily lives: Morning Reflections: Begin each day with a moment of reflection on a Bible verse or a short prayer as... Continue Reading →
Dear friends and family, A Cradle in the Dirt One of my favourite worship songs is called King of Kings. The first verse tells the incarnation story in a powerful way: Rembrandt, 1646 In the darkness we were waitingWithout hope without lightTill from heaven You came runningThere was mercy in Your eyesTo fulfil the law... Continue Reading →
Dear Friends and Family, I am pleased to announce that I have joined FamilyLife Canada as a regional representative in Southwestern Ontario. You may have received a letter from my supervisor, Jerry H B Chee, to announce my new role. I am writing this letter to ask if you will please pray for me as... Continue Reading →
(If you didn't get the following letter in the mail recently, I may not have your current address. Email me!) Dear Friends and Family of Steve Bourque, I am pleased to announce that Steve Bourque will be the first official staff member for FamilyLife Canada in Southwestern Ontario as a regional representative. Steve is an... Continue Reading →
In Francis Chan's book, Until Unity, he amplifies the value of love in relationships and discipleship. The closer we get to another person, the more our character is tested. How true is this in our families? Sanctification depends on relationship, it depends on love...Anyone who is a parent or even a spouse understands that family... Continue Reading →
“I can’t!” “I don’t know!” “It’s too hard!” These are the things Liam would say quite frequently! Photo by Ann H on Pexels.com His mom would encourage him to kick a ball and he would say, “I can’t!” His father would ask him his opinion on Doritos Ranch or Doritos Original and he would say,... Continue Reading →
What do you get when you cross a cow and a duck? Milk and quackers. That’s not original with me. Sometimes, however, we think it’s fun to mix very different things together to imagine what might happen. I had a boy draw a crocaroo one time. Ya, try to picture that… Photo by Vidal Balielo... Continue Reading →
Super Clair could see more than the average Clair. Or Joe. Or Sam. Or Erin. In fact, while the average kid could only see, smell, touch, hear or taste what was around them, Super Clair could also sometimes do these same things for other people in different places altogether! On top of that, she could... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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