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New Songs for a New Year

On Sunday I mentioned Psalm 96:1 and how it has inspired me to do something bold with the songs we sing as a church. My personal method for introducing new songs to the church has always been rather slow as compared to my other colleagues in the church music world. On average, at UBC we do a new song about every 4-6 weeks. My thought behind that was that it gives the people time to learn the new song and not feel overwhelmed by too many unfamiliar songs. Well, over the last month or...

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A Life of Purpose & Community

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26  New starts. New possibilities. New dreams. Amazing opportunities lay ahead... not just because it’s a new year. New opportunities are ahead because of all that the Holy Spirit has done and is doing in and through the lives of those who believe in Christ. As believers...

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Provision In The Year Ahead

Have you experienced that moment of surprise and revelation when something that you thought would not work out, actually does work out? One month my wife (Ashley) and I received a note from someone who I would consider a loose acquaintance. Ashley had done business with the woman before and through those interactions had spoken with her a few times, but that was the extent of the relationship as far as I can recall. Then, completely...

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