Everyday Christianity

If worship is an act of religious devotion in response to God, then the opportunity to worship exists far beyond the walls of our church buildings. The very way we live our lives is worship. How does that inform the choices we make? How do we respond to God’s grace in our daily lives?

Holiness matters

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

Holiness matters. And it is our responsibility as Christians to find ways to express this, not just on Sunday mornings at 10, but every hour of every day; not just as words, but as actions; not as an after-thought, but as a determining influence in all we say and do. Continue reading →

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“This is a compliment call”

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

In a world that’s ready to offer complaint, sharing an encouraging word can be the right thing to do. Continue reading →

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Grace flowed

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God” ~Eph 2.8 Continue reading →

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It only takes one…

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

One experience—good or bad—can influence a person’s perception of an entire body—be it a profession or a church. Let’s be intentional about making ‘church’ a good experience. Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

Change is neither good nor bad, it just is. And it will happen. How we respond to that change is up to us. Continue reading →

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Table prayers

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

This week’s post is a set of intercessions on coming to God’s table. Continue reading →

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The ‘easy fix’

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

We want to be helpful. We want to be loving. We want things to be better. Yet as Christians we’re called to look beyond the ‘easy fix.’ Continue reading →

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Making today better

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

How have I already made today better for someone else? What can I do now to make today a little better for someone else? How can I love God, and show that love to the world by loving my neighbour? Continue reading →

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I feel when you pray for me

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

As we feel uplifted by others praying for us, may we be inspired to pray for others – not for wish fulfillment, but to delight in the blessings God gives us. Continue reading →

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News or good news?

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

Imagine if we read as much scripture and/or theology as we did everything else we read? Continue reading →

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