Faith Stories & Big Questions

When elite athletes step into the spotlight and publicly thank Jesus, they’re not giving theology lectures — they’re giving testimony. Their lived, hard‑won faith invites us to ask bigger questions about meaning, hope, and the presence of God in real life.

It is perhaps the oldest and most honest question a human can ask. Whether it’s a global tragedy or a personal heartbreak, the weight of "why?" can be overwhelming. At Eldad Church, we don’t claim to have a simple "fix-it" answer that removes the pain, but we do find a profound sense of hope in the Christian perspective—a hope that points toward joyful restoration. A World Out of Sync The Bible tells us that the world we see today is not the world as God intended it to be. In

The Celebrity Traitors has certainly captured people’s imagination—mine included! My daughter and I savour every moment, sitting wide-eyed and incredulous at the guessing  Faithfuls . But how do they get it so wrong?  These intelligent, perceptive celebrities persist in misjudging each other. It’s maddeningly delightful. Of course, it’s guesswork; they’re grasping at reactions and careless sentences, all loaded with imagined meaning. The media reminds us it's just an elaborat

Good morning! It's great to see you all here today. Well done! Go ahead—turn to your neighbour and say, “Well done!”  We often joke about Eldad, saying other churches have convenient car parks, but people come here because they truly love Jesus. Amen? I’m only joking… but also, I’m not. You’re the real deal.   That kind of dedication, that commitment to be here, comes from knowing a God who is More Than Enough . And that’s exactly what we’re continuing to explore today in our

Cookie dough is proof of the existence of God! Well, it’s certainly the evidence  by which I know my daughter is present and hard at...

Not everyone gets a lightning-bolt moment of faith—but everyone can discover truth and friendship. Here’s why. Epiphany: The Moment That...

Reflections on Luke 5 and the Disciples’ First Steps into Ministry The disciples’ first introduction to ministry? A man with an extreme...

There’s a growing trend in modern culture to label historical figures with contemporary identities — sexual, medical, psychological,...

When You've Blown It: One Transformational Practice to Find Your Way Back to God    The oxygen tank exploded! The ill-fated Apollo 13...

I don’t usually like the dark. It’s not exactly cheery. But sometimes, on a pristine night, to be swallowed up by the glitter and smudge...