by Simon Ford | Dec 16, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How do the gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh symbolize different aspects of Jesus’ identity and mission? How might these gifts speak to our own spiritual journeys? What does it mean to you personally that Jesus is described as Immanuel, ‘God with...
by Simon Ford | Dec 9, 2024 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In the quiet town of Nazareth, a young woman named Mary received a visit that would change the course of history. The angel Gabriel appeared to her with an extraordinary message: she had been chosen to carry the Son of God in her womb. This pivotal moment in the...
by Simon Ford | Dec 9, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How might God be calling you to be ‘available despite your circumstances’ like Mary was? What fears or doubts might you need to overcome to say ‘yes’ to God? In what ways do you feel ‘appointed before your time’ for a specific...
by Simon Ford | Dec 9, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Chosen by GodReading: Isaiah 43:1-7Devotional: Just as God chose Mary for a unique purpose, He has chosen each of us. Today’s reading reminds us that we are precious in God’s sight, created for His glory. Reflect on how God has called you, despite...
by Simon Ford | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In a world that often feels shrouded in darkness, where fears and uncertainties loom large, we find ourselves yearning for a glimmer of hope. The challenges we face today – from global conflicts and climate change to personal struggles with mental health and financial...
