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Charlie Kirk; Honoring Life, Not Vengeance
Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was shot while in the middle of a speaking engagement. In the shock of such a moment, grief often gives way to anger, and many voices are now calling for vengeance. Yet history and faith remind us that answering violence with violence only deepens the wound. Vengeance…
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THE ILLUSION OF COMFORT AND FEAR OF DISCOMFORT
THE ILLUSION OF COMFORT – FEAR OF DISCOMFORT Our hunger for comfort and predictability often blinds us to God’s best gifts. Most of us will do almost anything to avoid pain or worry. We want life neat, predictable, and painless. So, we control. We control conversations to avoid conflict. We…
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WHY WE WANT CONTROL
Control is often born out of fear — and fear-driven control always breaks things because it’s so rigid. Fear is one of the strongest forces in human life. Fear of failure. Fear of the unknown. Fear of being left behind. When fear and insecurity grab us, we scramble for control.
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Working Faith on Broken Days
Real working faith on broken days is not shiny or polished—it is often messy, tear-stained, and whispered through trembling lips. It looks like choosing to trust God when nothing makes sense. It looks like praying even when the words don’t come out right. It looks like showing up—at worship, at…
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PRAYER IS WHERE THE REAL CHANGE HAPPENS
Prayer doesn’t always change the situation—but it will change you. It reorients your priorities. It polishes the mirror of your soul so you reflect more clearly the image of God. And it can replace fear with peace. Paul, writing from prison to the church in Philippi, says: “Do not worry…
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PRAYER DOESN’T PRETEND—IT TRANSFORMS
PRAYER DOESN’T PRETEND—IT TRANSFORMS Let’s not sugarcoat it—prayer is hard. Sometimes it feels like talking to a wall. Our minds wander. Our doubts rise. And sometimes, God seems silent. BUT SILENCE DOESN’T MEAN ABSENCE. When you plant a seed, you don’t dig it up every day to see if it’s…
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PRAYER IS THE CONVERSATION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Let’s be clear from the start: if you’re treating prayer like a backup plan, a last resort, or a tool to get what you want—then you’re missing the point. Prayer is not a transaction. It’s not a performance. And it’s certainly not a spiritual vending machine. Prayer is the conversation…
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REPENTANCE IS PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
Repentance is about moving forward, not about getting it all right. Many people think, “If I can’t be perfect, why bother?” We get discouraged. We mess up. We want to quit. But that’s not what God wants. He’s not asking for perfection. He’s asking for progress. Paul writes in Philippians…
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REPENTANCE REQUIRES SELF-AWARENESS, NOT BLAME
Repentance is looking in the mirror, not out the window. Here’s the hard truth: Many of us are blind to our own faults. We’re experts at pointing out what’s wrong with others. We have sharp eyes for their mistakes, quick words for their flaws. But when it comes to ourselves,…
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REPENTANCE IS MORE THAN FEELING SORRY
Repentance means changing direction, not just feeling regret. It’s easy to say, “I’m sorry.” It’s harder to actually turn around. That’s what the word “repentance” means. In Greek, the word is metanoia—a change of mind, a new direction, a complete reorientation. it’s not just about tears or guilt. it’s about…
Reverend Marco Ste-Marie 