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Walking the Talk: Embracing Change and Accountability
Luke 19:1–10 There are words we love in church: grace, love, welcome, justice, mercy. We can say them beautifully. We can print them in bulletins. We can sing them in hymns. But Luke, again and again, asks a sharper question: When do those words become visible in our lives? Because…
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The Dangers of Unchecked Power
WORDS FROM REV MARCO I’ve been thinking a lot about power lately—not only the kind we see in governments and institutions, but the quieter kind that lives in ordinary life. Power is not always loud. Sometimes it is simply the ability to shape a room, steer a decision, set the…
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Breaking Barriers: A Faithful Journey Within
Friends, today in our series, “BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD,” we come to a hard truth: the barriers that keep the world from changing are not only out there. Many of them live within us—hidden in habits, fears, assumptions, and old stories we still obey.…
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A Christian Response to Bondi Beach
Many of us have been shaken by the news from Sydney, Australia. On December 14, 2025, a Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach was attacked in a mass shooting that authorities are treating as an antisemitic terror attack. This was meant to be a moment of light—community, rejoicing, family, and prayer.…
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HOPE AS A CALL TO ACTION
Hope is not merely an emotion; it’s a catalyst for action.James 2:17 states, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Our hope should propel us into actions that reflect our faith and impact the world around us. What needs to be done is for us…
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Christ as God’s “Yes” to a Weary World
Luke 1:26–38 – Advent 1: Hope Friends, Advent begins not with a cozy scene, but with an interruption. The world around Mary is occupied, unjust, anxious. Our world is not so different: climate crisis, war, economic pressure, loneliness, and the ache many carry quietly. Into that kind of world, God…
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Guarding Our Peace
Choosing God’s Way of Positivity Dear friends in faith, There comes a time in every life of faith when we must decide what kind of energy we will nurture within us. The world around us is noisy—filled with complaints, comparisons, and endless chatter that pulls our hearts away from the…
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Walking the Road of Loss
Love Remembered Scripture: Luke 24:13–35Key verse: “Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.” (v.31) Walking the Road of Loss The story opens with two disciples walking toward Emmaus—tired, heartbroken, and unsure of what comes next. They had loved Jesus deeply. They had…
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The Courage of Peacemakers: Transforming Conflict
PEACE IS ACTIVE, NOT PASSIVE Scripture: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Why it matters Jesus did not say, “Blessed are the peacekeepers”—those who avoid conflict at all costs. He said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” A peacemaker does the hard work of…
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THE SWORD DESTROYS ITS HOLDER
THE SWORD DESTROYS ITS HOLDER Scripture: “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (Matthew 26:52) When Jesus was arrested, Peter drew his sword to defend Him. But Jesus said, “No.” Violence would not save Him, nor the world. For…
Reverend Marco Ste-Marie 