Life & Faith

The prophet Isaiah appreciates breathtaking mountaintop views. In his vision, he sees the mountain of the Lord as the highest of elevations, with the nations walking up to the summit—together.

A conversation between two Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary professors about why and how Scripture is read in worship services.   Lynn Jost is professor and program director for Old Testament…

a prayer for Christ the King Sunday 2019 “The Lord sits over the flood; the Lord sits as king forever.” Psalm 29:10 “But I am among you as one who…

Dear God Thank you for our wonderfully complex bodies that you have knit together. Our bodies do amazing things – some of which we don’t talk about. But, Lord, those…

Love and Nonresistance Lord God, fill us with the love that flows from Your heart, that we might be agents of reconciliation in a broken world, ambassadors of the Prince…

A reflection on Isaiah 57:15 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Morning glory to my soul Early whispers of your presence Warm the fires and near-spent coal. Morning mists dispelled and…

  Lord, hear my daily prayer to Thee wherever in this world I be. Grant that every thought of mine will focus on what is pure and fine. May what…

Jesus, you come to us that we might have life abundantly. You come with us into our wounds. We open ourselves to receive the indescribable love you are pouring into…

Drawing on her teaching background, lay leader Heather Epp took a dif-ferent approach to worship leading one Sunday morning at Blaine Lake (Sask.) Gospel Chapel. She handed out two fill-in-the-blanks…

God, you are our strength, our comfort and our sustenance. We praise You because You have given us life and breath. You, Lord, are sovereign, the Creator of the universe.…

We asked you…. What initially attracted me to consider partnering with the CCMBC was pastors and leaders I was meeting. There was a sense that they were firstly followers of…

You draw me to the light where truth abides where fellowship is sweet and fire purifies the soul.   You draw me to life where joy abounds where all is…

We asked worship pastors what music inspires them on their discipleship path. “Pins and Needles” Mutemath Armistice Songwriters: Paul Meany, Dennis Herring and Tedd Tjornhom “I’m growing fond of broken…

God of all wonder, We pray today for our teachers: Those who lift us into awe of your creation, Those who encourage curiosity and exploration, Those who model a broadening…