by Simon Ford | May 19, 2026 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
Have you ever noticed how most stories follow a familiar pattern? They begin well, descend into difficulty, and then resolve with restoration. This narrative arc isn’t random—it mirrors the grand story of human history itself. The Three-Part Story of Humanity In...
by Simon Ford | May 19, 2026 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
Here are some family-friendly discussion starters drawn from the sermon. You can pick a few each meal rather than trying to do them all at once. 1. Story Shape & Our Lives The sermon said most stories go: good → bad → good again. Can you think of a film or book...
by Simon Ford | May 19, 2026 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: The Heart of Worship Reading: 1 Kings 8:1-11 Devotional: Solomon brought the Ark—containing God’s Word—into the temple, and God’s glory filled the space. This wasn’t about magnificent architecture; it was about God’s presence dwelling...
by Simon Ford | May 11, 2026 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
There’s something deeply human about wanting what everyone else has. We see it in children clamoring for the latest toy, in teenagers desperate for the newest phone, and in adults comparing homes, cars, and lifestyles. The ancient Israelites weren’t so...
by Simon Ford | May 11, 2026 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Known by Your Heart Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Acts 13:22 Devotional: David was chosen not for his appearance or abilities, but for his heart toward God. When Samuel looked at David’s brothers, God reminded him that “the Lord looks at the...
