The Friends of Christ have been scattered across Canada on their summer assignments. Although we know that they are being kept very busy we have asked them to reflect on their time in the field and to think about and answer the following questions: What lessons will I be able to take from this field [...]
During Easter weekend, Cadets Kristen Jackson-Dockeray, Chalrimawia, Mary Maybury, and I had the great blessing of travelling to Swift Current. Upon arrivial, we were immediately welcomed and made to feel at home. While this weekend was certainly a great opportunity to share in ministry with the Corps in Swift Current, it was also a great [...]
Theologians aren’t usually good at shorthand. Nevertheless, they’ve done pretty well at defining grace with brevity. “Unmerited favour” is the definition one is most likely to hear. This is succinct, but sufficient. Grace is unmerited favour.[1] Unmerited favour is receiving something that we do not deserve. This is so true when we contemplate God’s grace. [...]
CADET KIM CHAN writes about her experience and study of the discipline of Solitude and Silence . . . In a world where we are so busy and so readily accessible, we find it difficult to draw ourselves away from our responsibilities to self and to others and spend time with God reflecting on Him [...]
“Discipleship, discipleship, discipleship.” These were the words spoken by Major Denise Walker as she shared with the Friends of Christ Session regarding “Ready to Serve”, a new curriculum for children, ages 7-10. This new program has been created as a result of the Generals International Forum, Symposium 2008, and Youth Adult Research Projects. It [...]
Friday, August 19, 2011
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