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For many people, when they think of Christmas, they think of gifts. Gift-giving has become a cherished tradition, and—as with almost every tradition—there are always those who will try to profit from it. Some will blame this on capitalism, but the reality is that this impulse is as old as human history itself. Even in the Bible, Jesus rebukes people for turning the temple into a den of robbers . Now, exchanging gifts and making money are not sinful in themselves. In fact, the

I personally enjoy the Christmas season. I love the carols, the lights, the food and drinks (any eggnog fans?). It is, altogether, a joyful and good-feeling time of year. At the same time, I know Christmas can be bittersweet—or even deeply painful—for some, and we do well to acknowledge that reality honestly. My goal with this series is not to tell you to stop enjoying Christmas, nor to ruin the joy of the season. I am also not promising to “fix” your Christmas. But as wonder

When we read children’s stories, many times there are battles. But what differentiates the good guys from the bad guys is not whether  they fight, but why  they fight. That’s usually how you instinctively know who is who in the story. The bad guys are typically motivated by power, position, revenge, and other self-centred desires. The good guys are motivated by love. And one of the battles the good guys often face is the battle of keeping their motivations pure. It’s easy, in

It’s December again. You’re probably reflecting on what God has done in your own life and family—but here’s a moment to reflect on what God has done among us, as the body of Christ. This year, in many ways, was the solidification of what God began last year. We witnessed a few baptisms and welcomed new members. Our church continued to grow both in depth and width, and for that we rejoice. We currently have three men being trained as deacons (Aaron S., Cayman B., Ewadson L.),

"Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!" - 2 Timothy 2:8-9 You may have seen the news recently regarding Bill C-9. It is close to being passed and could potentially criminalize preaching or even reading from certain parts of Scripture. We also saw Liberal MP Marc Miller, chair of the House Justice Committee, making headlines recen

This Sunday marks a joyful milestone in the life of Knox Baptist Church as we gather to ordain Lucas Cabral  as one of our pastors. Ordination is not merely a moment of public recognition; it is the church’s affirmation of a man Christ has been shaping, gifting, and preparing for His flock. As part of this celebration, we want to give our church family an opportunity to know Lucas’s story—to see the grace of God that has carried him from his childhood in Brazil to shepherding

I agree with John Calvin when he says that “the human heart is a perpetual idol factory.”  We see this reality everywhere—on the pages of Scripture, in the world around us, and, if we are honest, inside our own hearts. Though ironically, we often see it more clearly outside of ourselves than within, to our own embarrassment. Idolatry is not limited to bowing down before carved statues. Idolatry is giving worship, devotion, or ultimate loyalty to anything other than the true a