Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
B. O. Z. – Dec. 16
Bosco H. C. Poon, professionally known as B. O. Z. is a Chinese rapper-songwriter. B. O. Z. was lead pastor of More Than 12 Church in Richmond, BC for three hears before becoming an entertainment-world chaplain in Hong Kong. His ministry extends to artists in the entertainment industry in both Asia and North America, and…
Read MoreHeld Together by Love
There’s something special about Christmas. Everything seems to be a little bit more joyful during this time. A big part of it has to do with the love that this season has to offer. While for the rest of the year the world is trying to kill steal and destroy each another, during Christmas season…
Read MoreEp. 165: Joy In Difficult Circumstances
Join Host Melinda Estabrooks and Special Guests Brian Doerksen, Nathan Uttangi, Jason Roberts and Bosco Poon as they discuss how to find Joy in hard and dark spaces and places on this third week of Advent. The conversation focuses on how to find Joy through and after depression, while in prison, recovering from addiction and…
Read MoreFinding Peace
Isn’t it paradoxical that the season meant to usher in the most peace has become one of the most hectic times of the year? There are lights to hang, presents to buy, packages to wrap, parties to attend, guests to host, Christmas baking to complete, cards to write… the list goes on. The frenzied pace of…
Read MoreGod With Us
(Pictured: Jamal and his mother, Kinza. The names of both have been changed for privacy.) Over two thousand years ago, the Prince of Peace was born in an unassuming stable. Today, less than 300 kilometers away, lives a boy named Jamal. Jamal is seven, and his bright eyes and tender heart speak to everything peace…
Read MoreMake Space to Find Peace – Ann Voskamp
We can do more than just sing about peace on earth this Christmas. We can live peace on earth this Christmas. Maybe all we really want for Christmas is some heart-lifting peace. If Jesus left the comforts of Heaven to bring peace to earth, what comfort are we called to leave to bring peace to…
Read MoreJoanna’s Vlog – Merry Christmas to the Single Ladies
Co-Host Joanna shares this encouraging vlog to all the Single Ladies out there this Christmas. Love Yourself. Love Others. Because God loves you. He created you. He’s for you. He’s with you. So, instead of wishing for what you DON’T HAVE. LOVE WELL the family and friends you DO HAVE. And, LOVE YOURSELF WELL this…
Read MoreLove Born In A Stable
I wrote a Christmas song a few years ago called “Saviour Of The World”. I sat at my piano and mentally placed myself in the Christmas story; I wondered what if would feel like to be waiting the arrival of the Messiah – I could smell the stable, hear the people scurrying around waiting for…
Read MoreUnexpected Joy
I was recently on my way to a last-minute workout when I noticed drivers ahead acting erratically at a crosswalk. A mother was in the middle of the road stopping cars, desperate for cash to feed her kids. Forget Christmas, the next day for her family was not looking hopeful. It is a place I…
Read MoreLisa’s Vlog – Joy Is For Everyone
Join Co-Host Lisa Pak as she shares why JOY is for everyone!
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