by Simon Ford | Jan 6, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: The God of Encouragement Reading: Romans 15:4-6 Devotional: As we begin this journey of encouragement, let’s reflect on the source of all true encouragement – God Himself. Paul reminds us that the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us,...
by Simon Ford | Jan 6, 2025 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How can we cultivate a spirit of encouragement like Barnabas in our daily lives and within our church community? In what ways might ‘soaking ourselves in the scriptures’ change our perspective and ability to encourage others? How does understanding our...
by Simon Ford | Dec 30, 2024 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
Have you ever felt called to step out in faith, only to be held back by fear and doubt? The story of Peter walking on water offers profound insights into the power of faith and the challenges we face when answering God’s call. Faith, fear, and doubt –...
by Simon Ford | Dec 30, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Knowing Who We’re Walking With Reading: Matthew 14:22-33 Devotional: As we begin this journey, let’s focus on truly knowing Jesus. In the passage, Peter’s ability to step out of the boat came from his relationship with Christ. He recognized...
by Simon Ford | Dec 30, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How does your understanding of who Jesus is impact your willingness to ‘step out of the boat’ in faith? What aspects of Jesus’ character give you the most confidence? In what ways have trials and difficulties in your life actually strengthened your...