Last Sabbath afternoon at Willowdale, a new Bible study group—Living Hope Bible Study—gathered for its first session from 3:30–5:00 p.m. in the basement chapel (Room 105). As a pastoral team, we carry a deep love for our church family and a sincere burden for spiritual growth. From time to...
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One of my passions is prayer, a subject that may resonate with you, too. Why do we pray? Prayer transcends mere words spoken into the void; it serves as the vital connection between the human heart and the heart of God. In a world filled with noise,...
On this New Year’s morning—January 1, 2026—as I sit at the kitchen table working on a men’s ministries devotional and gazing out at the snow-covered lawn, my heart is drawn to the beautiful promise found in Isaiah: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as...
As we come to the end of 2025, Christmas invites us to pause and reflect on how God has been good to us. Yet when we look honestly at our current reality—and at the prayer requests within our church—we see how much uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion people are carrying....
In the DeSilva home, Christmas comes early—but with different expectations and attitudes. By the end of November, Michelle wants the house decorated, the Christmas tree up, and the front-lawn nativity scene displayed and lit. It is interesting how culture and environment play an important role in how we celebrate...