UBC Wed For Life

Reliance on God is an important part of the Christian experience and, for many, one of the hardest things to do as a believer. We, initially, find it easier to rely on ourselves even though we know ourselves to be flawed and capable of failure. We also find it easier to rely on others, such as family and friends, even though they too may fail from time to time. It’s a matter of accessibility. It is easier and more intuitive for us to reach out to those that we can see and touch. However, as we mature in our relationships with God, we gain greater understanding of the importance of prayer and communing with God. We use prayer to repent. We use it to thank God for his blessings. And we use it to lean on God in our time of need. Prayer is important. As Paul instructed in his letter to the church in Ephesus: And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. - Ep...

March was Women’s History Month. With some of the movements taking place in today’s world, it is now more important than ever to acknowledge and understand the contributions that women have made to our society. It is vital that we encourage our girls and let them know that they are free to aim for and capable of achieving any goals that God wills for them. As Christians, it is also important that we set the record straight about the role of women in the Christian faith. Some have pushed the idea that women are to be seen as second class citizens in the Faith and that the Christian God somehow sees women as lesser beings. That is simply not true. Yes, the Bible makes it clear that men are supposed to play a leading role. Paul taught: For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. - Ephesians 5:23 That can be hard for many women to hear in this world where independence is pushed so hard. However, we have t...

This Easter you will undoubtedly hear about how Jesus was tortured after being arrested. And you should, after all, it is important for us to understand that He suffered on our behalf. You’ll definitely hear about how Jesus died on the cross. And you should, after all, we all must remember that He sacrificed himself in our place for our sin. You will likely hear about how Jesus rose from the grave three days later. And you should, after all, that act was a testament to His power over death and opened up the possibility for us to rise above death too. Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection are indeed crucial parts of the story of his life as a man on Earth. It is vital that we understand their significance and what they mean to us. However, there is one thing that tends to get glossed over when we discuss the end of the story told in the Gospels. Jesus didn’t just die, rise, and then go to heaven. He didn’t just leave the world and the people he had lived amongst behind....