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Just the other day I happened to wake up early. That is unusual for an engineering student. After a long time I could witness the sunrise. I could feel the sun rays falling on my body. Usual morning is followed by hustle to make it to college on time. This morning was just another morning yet seemed different.
Witnessing calm and quiet atmosphere, clear and fresh air seemed like a miracle to me. I wanted this time to last longer since I was not sure if I would be able to witness it again, knowing my habit of succumbing to schedule. There was this unusual serenity that comforted my mind. It dawned on me, how distant I had been from nature. Standing near the compound’s gate, feeling the moistness that the air carried, I thought about my life so far.
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking.
Steve Jobs
I was good at academics, so decisions of my life had been pretty simple and straight. Being pretty confident I would make it to the best junior college of my town in the first round itself, never made me consider any other option. I loved psychology since childhood, but engineering was the safest option. Being born in a middle class family, thinking of risking your career to make it to medical field was not sane. I grew up hearing ‘Only doctor’s children can afford that field’ and finally ended up believing it. No one around me believed in taking risks. Everyone worshiped security. I grew up doing the same.
‘Being in the top will only grant you a good life’ has been the mantra of my life. But at times, I wish I was an average student. I wish decisions would have not been so straightforward. Maybe I would have played cricket- the only thing I feel passionate about. Or maybe I would have studied literature (literature drives me crazy). Isn’t that disappointing- me wishing to be bad at academics. It’s like at times I hate myself for the stuff I am good at.
When you step out of these four walls on a peaceful morning, you realize how much nature has to offer to you. Its boundless. Your thoughts, worries, deadlines won’t resonate here. Everything will flow away along with the wind. And you will realize every answer you had been looking for, was always known to you. It would mean a lot to me if you recommend this article and help me improve.
Knowing Rediscovered
Many of us conform to the patterns of the world around us. Even with the best intentions, we often mimic what we believe to be good rather than pursuing a living knowledge and connected understanding that teaches us how to live our day-to-day lives. This course will help you discover your true God-given identity, which is key in operating with the same power that Jesus had. Each week, we introduce crucial steps that open doors to help discover or rediscover pieces of your foundational knowledge that you may have missed. This study helps you see beneath Jesus' decisions as well as the direction that led him to powerfully connect with and transform so many peo犀利士
ple. This is how he changed the world, and how you can too! Cost: $15/ per person
The Scattered Church Made Simple
a deeper, more practical look at the Acts church and how we can model that in our culture. It is a great series of teachings on what it truly means to be ministers of the gospel. It focuses on the decentralization of local church leadership where a few hold the responsibility of doing the work of ministry, to where every member is equipped and trained to be ministers of the gospel in their personal areas of influence outside of the church. We “Gather to be Scattered” ultimately transforming communities and growing His Kingdom. 14 weeks. Please note: all Wednesday classes are at WCF 7-8:30 and Sunday classes are via Zoom 6-7:30. See the calendar dates for “The Scattered Church Made Simple” below: Email larry@wcf.ca to sign up
Recovery for Codependent Relationships
Do you feel caught in a trap of constantly trying to please everyone, and yet you still feel guilty at the end of the day? Do you feel as if you and a loved one are in a never-ending battle for control and have no idea who is winning or losing? Do you feel as if something is missing in your life? In codependent relationships, deceitful games are played, and important Christian principles are often taken out of context and abused. God wants us to have healthy relationships with a balance between being dependent and independent. This course describes how the most effective means of overcoming codependent relationships is to establish or deepen a relationship with Christ Himself. Allow this course to help you break the cycle of codependency and free you to make new choices...free to choose love. Cost: $15/book
Anger Management
Learn how you can free yourself from the frustrations that sabotage your life and relationships and find freedom and victory in Christ Jesus. You can be free from the anger trap. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free!
Practical Evangelism
Practical Evangelism
Evangelism Ministry Team – Do you have a fear of sharing your faith with others? Do you hear people talk about “Go ye therefore…” and feel a mixed combination of desire and hesitation? In this class we will examine the what, why, and how of evangelism in classroom study and learn how to share the gospel biblically, naturally, and effectively as we get outside of the church walls to reach those God loves. Evangelism is the overflow of knowing and loving God.
Starting October 2nd (Wednesdays) - Upstairs by Fellowship Hall
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Evangelism Ministry Team
D2L-O (Sunday)
D2L-O Class
What is D2L-O? Is it just another variation of Designed to Lead? Is it just another leadership course? The answer to those 2 questions is NO. One key aspect that answers the why…to align with the current culture of the church.
Beyond that, answer the following questions: Are you uncertain of your life’s purpose? Do you question your identity? Do you feel that perhaps there is something more for you, but you are uncertain as to what that is? If these questions resonate with you, then you are not alone. Here are a few comments we have heard about D2L-O:
- This course has completely changed my mindset about why I’m here and what my mission is.
- Personally, it caused me to reflect deeper on many of the key elements to my faith.
- This course has had a huge impact on my spiritual walk in the way that it really highlights where I’ve fallen short and reminds me of the point and purpose in all of this.
- This course has started me on a clearer path in understanding who God says I am.
Course Outline:
We are the church collectively and individually.
God’s plan to redeem mankind includes us. From the beginning, He designed us to live in community and gave us stewardship responsibilities over the earth and everything in it, including one another; and Jesus has restored us to that rightful place.
When we reach out to God to care for our souls only, we miss this connection to His master plan. Our helping Him to meet the needs of others is directly connected to us having our own needs met. The church of God is sent on the mission of God.
But for the world to encounter God as He works in and through us, we must be mature believers. A mature believer is accustomed to dying to self and willingly does so daily. A mature believer knows who they are and whose they are. A mature believer reflects the image and likeness of God in their daily interactions and, in so doing, causes flourishing to take place in their sphere of influence. In this environment, the Holy Spirit can make the invisible Kingdom of God visible, and to call other sons and daughter’s home.
Sunday D2L-O Class will start September 15th, 2024
Online Registration will close September 2nd.
The Next D2L-O Class with start Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
Online Registration will close October 7th.
D2L-O (Wednesday)
This class focuses specifically on understanding your true calling and identity as a Christ follower. As stated in the book, the Church should be the greatest place for producing leaders. The reason is because Jesus, the Head of the Church, was the greatest leader to ever walk the earth. If we are engaged in discipleship, and becoming like him, we should be growing as leaders who bless the world. NOTE: This course started on October 6th, runs weekly on Tuesday evening from 7 – 8:30pm for 20 weeks and will end on March 9th. All sessions will be via Zoom. There is a book purchase ($20) required with this course. Email larry@wcf.ca to sign up
Song of Solomon
We all have passion and a yearning for intimacy and romance. God did not create these desires in us without also giving us the owner's manual for relationships. The biblical book Song of Solomon is devoted to all the aspects of love. The topics covered will be: The art of attraction, dating, intimacy & sex, conflict, romance, and commitment.
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Robert Capa, a famous photojournalist once said, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” It’s not just about zooming in with your lens, either. It’s about getting physically closer to people and getting to know them better. It’s also about spending a little time with a stranger before taking their photo. That helps build the trust and comfort that’ll come through in your pictures. Walk up to your subject with a simple wave and a smile to help communicate that you mean no harm.
Ask permission to take a photo if they speak the same language as you. If you don’t share a language, try learning some basic phrases ahead of time, gesture at your camera and ask through expression. Of course if someone doesn’t want their picture taken, it’s imperative to respect their wishes and move on — people are always more important than photographs. National Geographic writes that “making great pictures is primarily a mental process.” What makes you want to photograph the person or place? How might you describe it to a friend, and what adjectives would you use? Are there details you can focus on that tell a story?
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Maybe it’s a dry, arid desert, captured by focusing on the patterns of cracked earth. Or a prairie that’s photographed with the horizon at the bottom of the frame, to help create a sense of the open sky and tranquility. Or maybe it’s the story of a deft artisan, fingernails covered in wet clay as she molds a pot. When you’re on the road it can be tough to eat right and make sure you get all the right nutrients. I started taking daily supplements of Multi-Vitamin, Fish Oil capsules and Vitamin D and it helps a lot. Especially the Vitamin D since I don’t get to see the sun a lot during the winter in Sweden.
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It’s difficult to recreate the grandeur of a vast landscape in the confines of a picture frame. But one way to add a sense of depth to your photos is to compose them with objects in the foreground that support the scene. It can be as simple as a winding road through a national park, or some rocks to show off the local geology.
If you’re taking photos of people during normal daylight hours, a quick way to get more flattering light is to move the person out of direct sunlight. The light is much “softer” and doesn’t cast stark, unflattering shadows across their facial features. Even better, have someone stand next to an open door or window as the single source of light.