by Simon Ford | Oct 28, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Devotional
Day 1: Experiencing God’s MercyReading: Psalm 51:1-12Devotional: As we begin this journey, we reflect on the profound mercy of God. Just as David cried out for mercy after his great sin, we too can approach God with confidence, knowing His mercy is abundant....
by Simon Ford | Oct 28, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How does John Newton’s transformation from slave trader to abolitionist and hymn writer illustrate the power of God’s mercy in a person’s life? In what ways do you struggle with balancing justice and mercy in your own life, especially when dealing...
by Simon Ford | Oct 25, 2024 | CBC Reflections, Children, Youth & Family
Orbit 2 Week 8 – Part 1 – Solomon We move onto David’s son – Solomon – he began life as Israel’s king really well – let’s take a look at the beginning. Read 1 Kings 3:3-9 Notice how he thanks God for his faithfulness. And he asks God for understanding or wisdom… it is...
by Simon Ford | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog post, CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next
In a world that often equates blessing with material success, perfect relationships, and Instagram-worthy moments, we’re challenged to reconsider what it truly means to be blessed. The concept of blessing, as presented in the Beatitudes, turns our expectations...
by Simon Ford | Oct 20, 2024 | CBC Reflections, CBC Sunday - What Next, Discussion Questions
How does Jesus’ interpretation of ‘blessing’ challenge our modern understanding of what it means to be blessed? How might this shift our perspective on life’s challenges? In what ways do you find yourself ‘hungry and thirsty for...
