Received: 2026-07-31 16:03:22

I’m currently sending my debut novel to agents and it’s my dream to be an author. Please pray that God provides a YES (if it’s his plan) with the right person and helps me stay calm throughout this stressful process. Less rejection more protection and celebration please!

Lent Devotional

In the church calendar, Lent marks the season leading up to Easter. A common practice during Lent is to “give something up” – to fast from something like Jesus fasted in the desert.

That’s why people often ask: What are you giving up for Lent?

But Lent isn’t just about giving something up. It’s about giving something up to become more like Jesus. About giving something up to gain something else. About giving up anything and everything that keeps us from following Jesus’ way of love.

So, this Lent, we’re asking the question: What would we give up for love?

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Contemplations
Encore | Imaginative Prayer

Do you ever, like the writer of the book of Ecclesiastes, find life boring? 

Activities
Encouragement | Being Present in Absence

How does this impact our spiritual practices of loving one another well? How do we be present in absence? Is that even possible?! How can we help carry each other’s hearts, when I can’t be in the room with you? 

Guided Prayer
Blessing Our Enemies

I don’t know who comes to your mind, when we talk about how we break this, "Do not murder" commandment and harbour murder in our hearts. But likely somebody does. Perhaps a few somebodies. 

At Southridge, we believe that LGBTQ+ people are deeply loved by God and are full image bearers of God, each bringing unique value to our community. In that spirit, everyone is welcome to belong and participate in the life of our church.  

As a fully-inclusive Jesus-centred church, LGBTQ+ followers of Jesus have full and equal opportunity to participate in baptism, membership, leadership, employment, and marriage.

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