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...
by Simon Ford | May 5, 2025 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
Have you ever received an invitation that made your heart skip a beat? Perhaps it was to a prestigious event or a long-awaited reunion. Now, imagine receiving an invitation from royalty itself – an opportunity to meet, chat, and spend time with a monarch. Most of us...
by Simon Ford | Apr 28, 2025 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, there’s an ancient practice that continues to offer solace, guidance, and transformation – prayer. But what does it truly mean to pray, and how can we incorporate it meaningfully into our lives? Let’s...
by Simon Ford | Apr 28, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: The Power of PrayerReading: Matthew 6:5-13 Devotional: Jesus teaches us that prayer is not about impressing others or using many words, but about sincere communication with our Heavenly Father. As you read this passage, reflect on your own prayer life. Are you...
by Simon Ford | Apr 28, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How might our prayer lives change if we truly embraced Jesus’ expectation that his followers will pray? What barriers prevent us from praying more consistently? The sermon mentions the revival in the Outer Hebrides sparked by two elderly women’s dedicated...