Transformed | Inspired | Called

The Living, Moving Body of Christ

- by Gordon Driedger

After almost 35 years working as a minister, I am still amazed at the holiness that resides in congregations. While I stumbled along the path of my calling over the years, congregations have continually upheld me with grace, compassion and love. The church has been a place of healing, joy and renewal manifested through the relationships of broken people. It is truly an amazing place.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Elijah and the Ravens

- by Peter Haresnape

A fellow intern went to visit her Presbyterian church’s Out of the Cold programme, welcoming people in need of shelter into their large, aging building. She was surprised to learn that almost all of the volunteers were young adults working in a nearby bank. This group took pains to let her know that they were not part of the church - her congregation.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Holy Darkness

- by Margaret Nally

Light and dark are as one to You

In womb-darkness You formed us.

Bless this seasonal darkness;

Bless this rage of the world in darkness

Give us courage to face and embrace it

Give us wisdom to live in it

From this darkness

May a birthing come

God making us, beside us, within us

Light and dark are as one to You

                        (Based on Ps. 139)

Imperfect, Yet Beautiful to God

- by Gary Knarr

Psalm 139: 1-12 

What feelings do you experience as you read this psalm?  Do you feel safe in God’s hands, secure, and cared for?

Or, do you feel somewhat mystified, or even troubled?

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Something New: Recognizing God’s Movement in Change

- by Kara Carter

We have turned the calendar to a new year. The Spirit of God is doing something new. The Spirit is breathing new life into God’s church, disrupting, disturbing, inspiring, empowering.  Where do we perceive the Spirit moving? 

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Ponder Anew

-by Fred Redekop

The church closed on Sunday March 15, 2020. The church was not prepared for the Covid pandemic. Public health told us it was too dangerous to meet for worship. The sound guy and I met on Friday evening to audio tape the service. He posted it on our website...

Transformed. Inspired. Called. An MCEC Devotional

Here I am Lord

- by Danielle Raimbault

God has remained beside the people of God since the beginning. Luke 1 shows us examples of people who have heard God’s revelations, answered with a resounding (or meek) “yes!” and allowed God to do work in their life. If we have faith and willing spirit, God will show us the way. 

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional

Capturing the Moment: Creating Space for Advent's Arrival

- by Brian Quan

In Advent, we’re invited to step away from the ordinary, to open our hearts and wait with anticipation for something that stirs wonder within us and lifts us beyond the rhythms of daily life. Just like framing that perfect shot, Advent requires us to be both patient and prepared, ready to capture and take in moments of grace when it arrives.

Transformed. Inspired. Called: An MCEC Devotional