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A Generous Life - 2 Cor 8:1-12: Priorities. We all have them. They shape how we live and determine what we love. The discerning person learns to invite God to shape their priorities in life. I am not always a discerning person! In a world filled with voices demanding our allegiance and our loyalty it takes courage, wisdom, prayer and a deliberate decision to slow down and allow God to speak to us...

A Generous Life - Proverbs 24:30-34: We probably could all use a “generosity infusion” in many areas of our lives, but perhaps nowhere more desperately than at home! Just imagine if our homes were filled with laughter, grace, gratitude, mutual submission, support? What if every family member was focused on others over themselves? This weekend we want to focus on the gift of generosity at home and...

A Generous Life - Ephesians 5:14-20: Embrace the Moment! Our pace of life seems to have accelerated from busy to frenetic. In the midst of the overwhelming speed of our day to day existence Scripture reminds us to “make the most of every opportunity” or “embrace the moment.” While we all like the notion that we would have sensitivity and margin to do this, the reality is that life continually gets...

A Generous Life - James 1:16-18: Thanksgiving. Ever wonder why we decided to set aside a day to be grateful? Maybe it's because Thanksgiving isn't always a natural response to life. Self-pity comes naturally; we all have a healthy dose of the mumbling, grumbling gene. But gratitude? Apparently we need a day to make sure it happens! I'm really not against Thanksgiving. I think it's a fantastic idea...

The Foothills Way - Matt 4:1-11: People of the Book. That's how our Muslim friends describe us. I love this description! God has not left us to our own resources to make sense of this crazy journey called life. He's given us a remarkable book that informs our decisions, transforms our perspectives, encourages our weary hearts, comforts our sorrows and adds joy to the wonder of life! One writer I k...

The Foothills Way - Acts 2:1-13: We all look forward to exciting events with anticipation. Jesus told his first followers to look forward to the coming of the Holy Spirit, but when the Spirit came things happened in a way that no one could have anticipated. Why the dramatics? Why wind, fire and multiple languages spoken? Could it be that from its inception the church was (and is!) called to move b...

The Foothills Way - 2 Cor 5:11-21: It doesn't take too much insight to discover the reality that Jesus truly loved people. Whether young or old, Jew or Gentile, sinful or sweet, Jesus constantly responded to people with remarkable compassion and concern. He taught that the most important thing in the world was to love God, and he followed that teaching with a call to love neighbours passionately a...

The Foothills Way - Col 4:2-6: Here's something I've never said before: I'm kind of hoping that preaching is like riding a bike - that it just comes back naturally, even if you haven't done it for a while! I'm pretty excited to be back in the saddle this weekend and way beyond excited to be a part of our Commissioning service for Glacier Ridge Church as we prepare to launch this brand new communit...

Our Stories: What’s one of your favourite parts of the Biblical narrative? Why does it resonate with you? These questions were an ongoing assignment while I mentored our Children’s Ministry staff at Foothills earlier this year. How would you answer? What story from scripture speaks most to you? Why? This weekend, you’ll hear 3 Foothills staffers give their answers! How are our life events, yours a...

Our Stories: Hi, my name is Karen and I’ve struggled with insecurity. For years I believed the lies Satan planted in my heart – lies that convinced me I was less-than, inadequate, not good enough. Maybe you’ve believed some of the same lies. If you have, I have good news for you. The truth of Scripture counters every lie and heals every wound planted in us. Jesus loves us more than we can even ima...

Our Stories: My name is Matt and it’s a privilege to share my story of grief at Foothills this weekend. Pretty much all of us have a grief history – a Book of Grief, if you will - because we all, in a variety of ways, have experienced the pain and power of grief in our lives. Often we think of grief as the loss of a beloved family member or friend, but grief comes in many forms. A separation or di...

Our Stories: My name is Irish (yes, that is my first name) and I have a question for you. Who or what do you turn to when absolutely everyone who’s supposed to be there for you has forsaken you? Where do you go when the choices you make cause those dear to you to pack up on you? For me, the only answer to these questions is Jesus. (Trust me, I’ve tried everything else!) Join me this weekend as I s...

Our Stories - Matthew 18:12-14: My name is Ben Elliott, and this is my story. Is it ok to have a mental illness and to still be a part of the church? What does God think about it? What is his plan? Those of us who have experienced mental illness, personally or among friends or family, know what it’s like. So, are there helpful – or even specifically Christian – ways for us to think about or live w...

Our Stories: My name is Bernie Van De Walle, and this is my story. He and I grew up together. We were inseparable. We did everything together. Everything! Our trajectories were identical. These trajectories, however, had no good end. His trajectory ended dreadfully in a police holding cell. He was only 33! How is it that my trajectory took such a radical turn? Why am I here when he is there? Why a...

Our Stories - Luke 15: My Story of Rebellion (and Redemption) We all have a story to tell but sometimes it's not “fun” to rehearse some of the events of our lives that we would rather forget. I was sharing this angst about drumming up my sordid past for this weekend's message with a friend who replied with a smirk: “Ah, but the truth shall set you free, Jerry; but first it will make you mad!” He w...

Our Stories - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Matthew 18:15-35: Our names are Conrad and Shelagh, and this is our story. On Sunday June 19th, 2016, Father's Day, I (Shelagh) and our two girls went into Conrad's phone and discovered evidence of an affair. Over the course of the next few days, the rest of the unfathomable truth about Conrad's horrific sexual addiction was revealed and we separated on June 22...

Our Stories - Romans 8:38-39: In November 2016 I heard the three words no one ever wants to hear… You Have Cancer. Over the past 18 months it has been quite a journey for me and my family in navigating through the diagnosis and subsequent reality of living with a terminal disease. Through the experience however, God has met me in a profound manner and impressed upon my heart principles for living...

Our Stories - Phil 3:1-14: From the dawn of time, one of the most powerful forms of communication has been sharing our stories with one another. Stories can warn us of danger, teach us right from wrong, inspire us to take action, and help us make sense of our experiences. Stories bind us together in a way that nothing else can, and they can provide hope that the chapter we're currently living in m...

My Church - Luke 9:57-62: Imagine a couple on their wedding day. The church is decorated beautifully, the ceremony is proceeding wonderfully. But when the Groom states his vows to his Bride, he concludes by saying: “I promise to be faithful to you 75% of the time – which you have to admit, is a pretty decent percentage.” How would you respond if you were that Bride? You'd probably want to deck him...

My Church - Proverbs 3:1-10: This weekend we are going to talk about the meaning of life. Many of you, including myself, have been obsessed with questions of meaning and existence: Why am I here? What is my purpose? What makes for a meaningful and rich life? Several years ago I decided to stop guessing and ask around. I sought out some older, wiser people who confided priceless insights with me ab...

My Church - Romans 12:1-8: My Church! JFK boldly challenged the American people with the proclamation: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” Romans 12 reminds us not to buy into the patterns of our culture but, rather, to be continually transformed by renewing how we think and act. Let us align our thoughts and actions with Christ and his Kingdom values!...

My Church - Phil 2:5-11: My Church! It's often easy for us to think what makes My Church so great is what My Church does for me. We praise and pursue churches that will fulfill us with their sermons, worship, programs, etc. Jesus reminded us of the emptiness of this pursuit when he taught that we actually lose our life when we hang on to it. In fact, instead, if we are willing to let go and lose o...

My Church - 2 Cor 8:1-7: It's finally spring in earnest! Many of us have, or will, invest time and resources into our lawns and gardens with hopes and expectations of green grass, beautiful flowers, and trees and shrubs to enjoy for the summer. It's normal to expect a return when we make an investment and we hope the gain we receive will exceed our expectations – be it transformed lawns and garden...

My Church - Acts 2:38-47: Some days I know I am not being my best self. That's code for I'm grouchy and irritable. Maybe you've had days like that? Often those moments inspire me to recall who I want to become. But how do I get there? I know I can't do it on my own. In God's Word we see many pictures of men and women making the journey through believing and belonging to becoming all God calls them...

My Church - Romans 12:9-13: Friends! Happy Mom's day! (Side note: for those of you who forgot, you're welcome for the reminder.) To everyone who doesn't have a mom, who wishes they were a mom but are unable to be, who has a mom who is anything but a mom, or who is anywhere between, I want to remind you that God is love and His love is sincere. Cliché as it may feel, it's truth and I pray our heart...