Walking in the Light by Bill Gillard

During the month of January this year, the Daily Bread meditation messages were encouraging us to consider the importance of light in our lives. The messages were challenging us to give thought to how we experience light, physically and spiritually, how we sense it through the Holy Spirit, how we might radiate light into the lives of others, and how Jesus is the Light of the world and what that means to each of us as we think on His teachings and ministry…

Sprinkling the Dust of Heaven by Bill Gillard

I do not think there is anything more beautiful and peaceful than to watch snowflakes start to fall on Christmas morning.  Unfortunately, I have not been on the other side of the world to watch this scene first-hand.  However, I have witnessed this spectacular sight many times on my television screen.  As I thought about the imagery depicted by the snowflakes falling from heaven, I could see a similarity to the Holy Spirit falling upon us.

The Newcastle Craft Group - How We Gather Series

Shortly after our Newcastle congregation opened nearly 25 years ago, we formed a Craft Group as an outreach ministry. What began as a small class introducing and teaching needlework—smocking, candlewicking, silk and wool embroidery, patchwork, and more—quickly grew as participants developed their skills and discovered their favourite crafts. Before long, individuals were excelling in their chosen areas and producing some truly beautiful work…