Category: Prayer

Lent is that time of year where we take time to prepare our hearts for Easter. Traditionally, lent uses prayer and fasting as a way for us to enter into the Easter story, the centre of the gospel. This year we’re asking you to join… Read More »

I am drawn to the idea of prayer as being “with God.” I don’t think we should see prayer as an activity to change the mind of God or, to get what we want. The truth is prayer is more like a deep relationship with… Read More »

What happens after CBAC Sunday? We’re calling our churches to days of prayer and fasting. October 29 to November 4. “Making Space for God” Take time this week to fast from food, technology or recreational activities. Choose once a day or one full day –… Read More »

I arise today Through the strength of heaven; Light of the sun, Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning, Swiftness of the wind, Depth of the sea, Stability of the earth, Firmness of the rock.   I arise today Through God’s strength to pilot me; God’s… Read More »

“What are you giving up?” This is a question we will hear this time of year in reference to the season of Lent. Lent is not something many Baptists know much about let alone practice. It has not been a part of our tradition. We’re… Read More »

Dr. Bruce Fawcett addressed the university student body this week, providing encouraging words as students prepare for exams and the summer months ahead. “You [students] breathe life into this university” expressed Dr. Fawcett, “allowing our phenomenal faculty and staff to come to work every day… Read More »

I mentioned in part one of this blog (https://baptist-atlantic.ca/news/show-up-and-shut-up-part-1/) that God used a little yearling to remind me that I needed to “show up and shut up!” I had five wonderful days of rest, Bible reading, prayer, and quiet listening (no electronic devices). Trust me… Read More »

I am not sure why I am like this but I resist times of solitude with God. Don’t get me wrong, like all good Christian leaders I can preach a good sermon about the need to withdraw and spend time in solitude and prayer. It… Read More »

These articles have been about four major changes happening at HBC. They are the Natural Church Development process, becoming incorporated as an organisation, the move to a new site and facility and the deepening of our prayer experience. This article is about the changes in… Read More »

The Westmoreland-Kent Baptist Association are hosting their annual pastor’s Prayer Summit and extends an invitation to all CABC pastors. The retreat provides encouragement and opportunity for pastors to draw closer to God in the midst of challenging schedules. Says organizer Mark Hunter, “Being heavily involved… Read More »