David against Goliath. Frodo Versus the dark lord Sauron. The Tortoise and the Hare. People love the underdog stories, but nobody wants to be the underdog. Why is it that people are fascinated by characters and stories that overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, but when faced with daily challenges, that seem insurmountable, the human instinct isContinue reading “The Thrill of Watching the Underdog”
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Unearthed
Guest blog by Shelagh Raymer, Women of Grace Written for our WOG Unearthed retreat which took place on October 12-14, 2018. For a while now the idea of doing something different for one of the Women of Grace retreat has been percolating in my mind. Things women had suggested and my own experience as IContinue reading “Unearthed”
Being Full of Thanks – It’s All About Perspective
Guest Blog by John Friesen, CEO, MBC This is the month when our minds turn to giving thanks. We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving weekend here at MBC and the scenery is beautiful, as the autumn colours seem to be at their peak right now. The smell of autumn is in the air. It trulyContinue reading “Being Full of Thanks – It’s All About Perspective”
All’s Well That Ends… Well
Guest ReBlog by Dan Bolin, International Director – CCI Worldwide A SLICE OF FRESH BREAD This is the next to last Fresh Bread, so reflect with me on ending well. Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a lifelong thing. Ravi Zacharias Peter gives us excellent advice when it comes to finishing strong. HeContinue reading “All’s Well That Ends… Well”
The Gift We Give Ourselves
A SLICE OF FRESH BREAD by Dan Bolin, International Director – CCI Worldwide “The Bible in the memory is better than the Bible in the book case.” Charles Spurgeon When I went to camp as a child, I received a discounted price because I memorized Bible verses all year long. While at camp, I won a prize forContinue reading “The Gift We Give Ourselves”
A Leader’s Loyalty
Guest Blog by Heyoo While watching the holiday classic White Christmas I was reminded of one of the common behaviours of a good leader. There is a scene in the film where Danny Kaye’s character is tasked with keeping the General from seeing his partner’s (Bing Crosby’s) announcement on the Ed Sullivan show. This isContinue reading “A Leader’s Loyalty”
What Do You Want For Christmas?
by Julie Leis For Noah, Caitlin and Gabriel My children ask each year the same question. After thinking about it, I decided I’d give them my real answer: What do I want for Christmas? I want you. I want you to keep coming around, I want you to bring your kids around (when you areContinue reading “What Do You Want For Christmas?”
Cool Facts about #Widji17
Despite troubling events at the start of the summer, 2017 was simply epic. Our Camp Director, Moose, went on an unplanned sick-leave, and it takes a toll on staff to not only recover from losing the direct input of such a significant leader but also to launch a summer program with many moving parts. God isContinue reading “Cool Facts about #Widji17”
Give in Secret, Pray in Secret, God will Reward
Notes from a sermon by Tim “Tetness” Beckner @ King Bible Church Matthew 6:1-8 give in secret, pray in secret, God will reward Discipline: taking ownership over personal regimen. Not punishment. Always results in progress Is beneficial regardless of your attitude. As long as you follow through with your plan. Giving: vv 1-4; there isContinue reading “Give in Secret, Pray in Secret, God will Reward”
Good-bye, July
Guest Blog by Colgate By the time I came to the realization that camp had started, it was already half over. Four weeks of kids have come and gone, the fifth week in full swing. As I sit in my office and write this, I am beginning to understand that the cliche “time flies” holdsContinue reading “Good-bye, July”
Meandering Moose 