by Simon Ford | May 12, 2025 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In a world often centered on personal ambition and self-interest, we’re challenged to consider a radical shift in perspective. What if, instead of constantly asking “What do I want?”, we began to ask, “What does God want?” This simple...
by Simon Ford | May 12, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How often do we find ourselves praying for our own ‘kingdom’ to come rather than God’s kingdom? What might change if we shifted our focus in prayer? In what ways can we practically build God’s kingdom in our daily lives, using the...
by Simon Ford | May 12, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Building God’s Kingdom, Not Our Own Reading: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 18:9-14 Devotional: Jesus teaches us to pray “Your kingdom come, Your will be done.” This isn’t just a passive request, but an active commitment to participate in building...
by Simon Ford | May 5, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Intimacy with Our Heavenly FatherReading: Matthew 6:5-15 Devotional: Jesus teaches us to pray “Our Father” – a revolutionary concept that invites us into an intimate relationship with God. Today, reflect on what it means to approach God as...
by Simon Ford | May 5, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How does viewing prayer as an invitation rather than an obligation change our approach to communicating with God? In what ways might our earthly experiences with fathers impact our ability to relate to God as our Heavenly Father, and how can we overcome negative...