Matthew 3:1-3 says, “1In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’ 3This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, ‘The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare…
We were made for love. We have a drive for love. “To love is to will the good of another.” Using another for your own self-gratification or benefit is a distortion of love. God is love. 1 John 4:7-9 says, “7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love…
Challenge's Snowflake Ball is back! Join us for a evening for dancing on Saturday February 24th, 2024 at 7:00pm at St. Basil's Church (940 Rex Ave, Ottawa). The cost is 5$ or a donation of a canned food item. We hope to see you and dance with you there…
1 Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Sometimes it is hard to find something to be thankful for in times of trouble. No matter what we are going through, there is always something we can be thankful for. Maybe this…
Come and see First Samuel 3:3-10, 19. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying in Yahweh's sanctuary, where the ark of God was, when Yahweh called, 'Samuel! Samuel!' He answered, 'Here I am,' and, running to Eli, he said, 'Here I…
Mark 1:7-11. In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from…