You become a Christian “by yourself” in the sense that the decision to respond with faith to God’s grace in Jesus Christ is yours alone. But when we put our faith in Jesus Christ and are born again, adopted, made alive, redeemed, justified, washed clean – we enter into a New Covenant created by God.

I confess that I am often very timid about sharing the Gospel. Please pray for me! I also try to pray every day that the Lord will grant me at least one opportunity to bear witness to Jesus.

So how is Canadian culture shaping us? Lots of ways, but today let’s look at the AAA’s. Canadian culture shapes us to value, seek, believe and serve the “ideals” of: Autonomy, Authenticity and Affirmation/Acclaim.

I know many of you pray for Church of the Messiah and that many of you pray for me. Thank you! Please keep praying!