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Mar 2018
It is incredible that we’re already at Easter and next week is April! Where does the time go?! I’m sure the disciples felt the same way when they were with Jesus. It would have been a whirlwind of activity and excitement, hard to slow down and catch their breath. As He led and taught them, Jesus gave them opportunities to demonstrate their newfound gifts and knowledge (read Mark 6:1-13, Matthew 10, and Luke 9:1-6). Like a good teacher He offered them a variety of chances to put what they’d learned to the......
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March 22, 2018
Mark: Timing
So much of our lives run on schedules. From work and school, to appointments, to holidays, to having your vehicle serviced — pretty much everything we do is subject to time. And I often hear...
March 16, 2018
Mark: The Storms of Life
Do you ever feel like things go from bad to worse, like you’ve just weathered one storm when another one blows up right after it? After facing the craziness and chaos of the storm on...
March 06, 2018
Mark: The Divinity of Jesus
In his book, Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis said that there are only three responses to who Jesus claimed to be: he was either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. He either was lying about everything,...
February 20, 2018
Mark: The Best-Laid Plans
As I write this, the rain is coming down and our backyard is starting to flood — not your typical February morning! It should be snowing out, and our backyard should be covered in snow,...
February 14, 2018
Mark: Out Of My Mind
“He is out of his mind!” Those were the words and thoughts of Jesus’ family as they watched Him in His earthly ministry. They saw Him say and do things that went against the cultural...
February 06, 2018
Mark: Sabbath
Sundays were always a tricky day growing up. There were some things I could do, and others I couldn’t, and it didn’t always make sense to me. My parents wanted us to enjoy a day of...
January 30, 2018
Mark: In Need of a Saviour
I really don’t like going to see the doctor, and I think most people are like me. The only time you go to see the doctor is when something is not right: there’s a pain...
January 25, 2018
The River
Have you ever wondered why our cover photo on our Facebook page and website is a picture of a river (the Scugog to be precise)? What does a river have to do with The Centre?...
January 16, 2018
Mark: Friends with Faith
It’s 2am. Your car has just decided to stop going forward, and you’re 20 minutes away from home. Who do you call to come and help? – – – – – After working 14 years at the...