Post Script

Why do we need to memorize when we can google anything we need? How do we build this internal library of scripture, and where should we start? Chris and Dave close off our scripture passage by talking about the good (and hard!) work of memorization.

How do we learn about context and how to interpret what we read in the Bible? What's a good place to start, and how do we make time and prioritize all of the practices? Chris and Dave chat more as we continue in our series on the practice of scripture.

What does it look like to meditate on scripture - to allow the truth of God to fill us instead of emptying our minds? How do our bodies play into things, and what role do some of the harder parts like the Law play in this practice? Chris and Dave dig into week two of our scripture practice series.

How do we read the bible for formation and not just information? What is spiritual reading, and are certain parts of the Bible more important to read than others? Chris and Dave get started in our four week series on the practice of Scripture.

What is lent, and why should we practice it? How do we find the invitation of Lent in the story of David, and what do we do when we feel disoriented and like we're hitting a wall? Dave and Chris talk about the challenges of realizing that we aren't God, and how we can learn and practice trusting Him as we journey inward in moments of un-knowing.

How do we recognize and respond to evil in the world without being consumed? What does it look like to be alert and of sober mind? Paul and Dave talk through Andrew's sermon from Sunday from 1 Peter 5 and explore how we can share our sufferings, resist the devil, and learn from one another's stories.

Is being Holy a series of choices we make, or does it come from somewhere deeper? How do we become aware of our motivations and learn to love our enemies out of who we are because of what God has done for us? Paul & Dave talk about the call to be Holy as we learn to love each other deeply.

What do we as follower of Jesus do with suffering? How do we expect it, not be afraid of it, evaluate it, and trust through it? Paul and Dave talk about the role of community, the challenge of going through our grief and not around it, and how "those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves t their faithful Creator and continue to do good." (1 Peter 4:19)

What does submission look like in all realms of our lives - to authorities like government, to those persecuting us, and in our marriages and families? Paul and Dave talk about why "when do we submit?" might not be the right question and why everything in 1 Peter 2:13-3:7 is for all of us.

If I've accepted Jesus as my saviour and the Spirit of God lives in me, why does the Bible also talk so much about God being present when we gather - and do I really need to come every week? How does gathering together shape us to love AND like each other, and where does engaging with the Bible fit into all of this? Paul and Dave wrestle with this and lots more as we continue our series in 1 Peter.

We're back, and starting 2025 with our 1 Peter series. As we enter into this new year we're working our way through 1 Peter - a book about unshakable hope in uncertain times. Paul and Dave chat about how the introduction to the book help us focus on who we are over what's happening around us, and why coming back to our identity in Christ is so important. Reach out and let us know your questions as we continue this series!

Why should we give our money away, how much of it, and to who or what? When it comes to money, we often want clear answers and lines. As we've been exploring in our sermon series, we're invited to give freely and sacrificially to loosen money's control over us. Dave and Paul chat about tithing, why we give to the church, and practical next steps for all of us as we manage money - no matter how much or little we have to steward.

When we look up, what's the vision of the future we see for us at Compass Point? We long to see our lives, homes, and communities increasingly changed to reflect the way of Jesus - people who make a commitment instead of only a decision, know Jesus rather just knowing about him, and are growing in influence rather than creating an impact. Paul and Dave dig into these statements and talk about why humility and pursuing the right things are key to our vision.

What does heaven have to do with caring for creation or working our 9-5 jobs here and now? Paul & Dave talk about how we can live in the tension between embracing the goodness of things we enjoy and do (like hockey and dog grooming) and having Jesus at the centre of everything in our lives. Stay tuned for a bonus episode on heaven where we answer more of your questions!

Will everyone be in heaven, and if not, how does that work with God's loving character? How do heaven and hell relate to God's presence, and what about those who never hear about Jesus? Paul and Dave ask some more great questions about universalism, suffering, justice, and how to read the Bible well as we continue our series on the promise of heaven.

How do we put together the Biblical language of paradise and the new heavens and the new earth in our understanding of "heaven"? What happens when we die, will we have bodies and memories and relationships, and what will we do when the new heavens and new earth come down? Paul and Dave tackle some of your questions as we continue our series on Heaven.

We're exploring what the Bible promises about heaven and why it matters to us here and now. Paul and Dave talk about how a good view of heaven doesn't lead to escapism and talking through your questions about eternity (and dogs) as we start this series together.

Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem while people waved Palm branches, and what does that have to do with the stories of the people who he interacted with right before that? Paul and Dave talk about some of the symbolism that's easy to miss, our need to let go of control, and how this all leads us to Easter.

In our last week of our fasting series, Chris and Dave talk about how the practice of fasting can help us look beyond ourselves and redirect some of our resources. We also touch on how to move fasting from an experience to a practice, and how to continue to engage in and review our rule of life to best welcome and respond to Jesus.

How does the Bible talk about fasting and prayer going hand in hand, and how do we engage in this practice with expectation that God can respond to us. Chris and Dave talk about their (noice!) experiences fasting so far, and where we can go with fasting after this four week series.

How does fasting give us a greater awareness of ourselves and help us grow in holiness? Chris and Dave pick up on our fasting conversation and talk about their experiences trying it last week, and how fasting is a good, hard thing that we're invited into.

Why do we fast, and what do we actually do when we're not eating? Chris and Dave dig into week one of this practice, and talk about how engaging with fasting can help us pay attention and to better offer ourselves to Jesus.

What is the season of Lent, and why are we talking about it? Chris and Dave chat about how the regular prompts of the church calendar can help us meet with God and what we can practically do to clear out idols in our lives.

What does it look like for us to abide with Jesus, and how do we balance the discipline we need to put in with the work that God is doing in us? Chris & Dave talk about Rule of Life, what practices to start with, and how the things we love can be a great entry point.

What is our motivation for serving, and how does it change us? How do we balance the needs around us, our gifting and skills, and the desire to be transformed by the work we're engaged in? Paul and Dave talk about the push and pull of transformation in serving.

How do we define community, and what kind of relationships do we need to help align our lives to Jesus? How do the dynamics of the crowd at church and the best friends around out table work differently - and together? Paul and Dave talk relationship and why we need both intimate friends and church tribes as we're formed to follow Jesus.

How are we shaped by what we consume, and how do become more intentional about the teaching we engage with? Is change not only possible, but inevitable - whether we want it or not? Paul and Dave talk about what we can do to be in a place where God can transform our minds as we align our lives to the way of Jesus.

How do we change at the centre of who we are, and how do we best place ourselves where God can do His work in us? Paul and Dave jump into 2024 with our new series on change and transformation, why training is better than trying, and why our spiritual lives aren't disconnected from the rest of our lives.

Dave takes a few minutes to let you know what the next few Sundays will look like, and invites you to reflect on what God has been up to in your life in 2023 and where he might be leading you in 2024.

Almost everyone feels the effects of hurry sickness - how can we be a people of peace? What does it look like to be a non-anxious presence in our world, and to authentically live in the challenges while having peace. Join Paul and Dave as they talk about being on team working-on-it when it comes to Peace this advent.

How do we make the best of this advent season of waiting, and what does it look like to embrace joy? Paul and Dave chat about how we bring together the past, present, and future, and the connection between gratitude and joy as we look to Christmas.

After hearing about the work of International Justice Mission and Compassion in our morning service, we sat down with Anu George Canjanathoppil (CEO, IJM Canada) and Allison Alley (President & CEO, Compassion Canada) to hear more from these amazing leaders on the important work of justice and poverty alleviation, what some of the unique challenges are in this cultural moment, and how we can practically join in to the good work that God is doing.

As we continue to live outward, how do we embody Jesus' perspective, mission, and kingdom to the community around us? How do we practice being ambassadors of reconciliation and live under the rule and reign of Jesus? Paul and Dave dig into another week of our Everywhere series.

As we move out from our homes, how is it that we can practice authenticity at church and acknowledge that we need each other? How do we put away the plastic fruit and pay attention to the lives of those who are walking with Jesus? Paul and Dave discuss how we're called to live with an outward focus within the walls of our church.

What does it mean to be part of a royal priesthood, and how do we start with integrity at home with the people we're most ourselves with? Paul & Dave jump into our new series sa we lay the foundation for our identity and markers as followers of Jesus.

Why is it that sitting in silence and contemplating God is so challenging for us, and how do we continue to practice it when we're distracted every 7 seconds? Chris, Paul, and Dave talk through our last chapter of our prayer series and unpack a bit more of what it is to simply be with God instead of treating prayer like a transaction.

How do we stop and listen for God, and what do we do when we feel like it isn't working? Chris, Paul, and Dave continue in our prayer series as we explore this practice together and encourage each other to start small and not be afraid of failure.

How do we "pull up a chair" and talk with God, and what are some helpful categories to pray in? Paul, Chris, and Dave chat about why asking is important, why prayer really does change things, and how we keeping track of our prayers is a good idea.

If prayer is communication and communion with God, how can we enter into that and where do we start in developing a practice of prayer? Paul, Chris, and Dave talk about broadening our definition of prayer, why using others' words, both sung and spoken, is good, and why we're excited to dig into prayer as a communition.

Being intentional in following in the way of Jesus takes more than just effort - it requires community. Paul and Dave talk about how a rule of life different than just spiritual disciplines or what we believe, and some of the practical barriers and next steps to dig deeper and be formed in community.

Postscript is back! As we venture into the fall, we're reminding ourselves of our purpose of Aligning Lives to the Way of Jesus. This week we're looking at what it is to be image bearers instead of flag planters, and what questions we can ask ourselves to take steps towards embodying Jesus everywhere.

Dave & Paul chat about the start of our Isaiah series, where you can find our daily Encountering God podcast, and how you can set yourself up for success as we read through the book of Isaiah together this summer. We'll be back in September with more Post Script!

How do we engage in the physical and spiritual realities of poverty in the world around us, and how do we help without doing harm? How do we communicate to others about opportunities to care without being manipulative and in a way that keeps the Gospel central? Dave & Brad talk about Compass Point's new partnership with Compassion, sharing our stories, and stepping into the challenging realities around us.

What is the role of the church in identifying members of the Kingdom of God, and what does that mean practically becoming a church member? Paul & Dave dig into some big questions and wrestle with the balance of autonomy, commitment, and community as they relate to membership.

What does it mean to engage in Adoptive Ministry, and how do we navigate our difference and similarities across generations? Do young people really want to talk to people their parents and grandparents age, and how do we do that in a warm and friendly way? Dagmar joins the podcast this week and helps us all understand why we should embrace an adoptive church culture and how we can start to do it.

What things do we need to be unified about, and how to we hold that tension of unity within diversity of our local church? What did Jesus mean when he gave us a new command to love one another? Paul and Dave chat about unity; why it's significant, hard, and possible.

Wy is membership a difficult thing to talk about, and doesn't participating regularly in the church get me to the same spot? Church membership has all kinds of challenges and potential pitfalls, but it's helpful to understand who we are as individuals and as the body. Paul and Dave start the conversation around membership, and welcome any of your questions as we continue in the weeks ahead.

How would Jesus' teaching on bread in John 6 have been received to the original crowd, and how do we understand it now? Why is it good to think about eternity and how do we deal with the weirdness of the language eating flesh and drinking blood? Paul and Dave wrap up our In Focus series and dive into this key teaching that we need to keep central.

How is it better that the Spirit is with us that Jesus himself, and how do ask the right question when it comes to the power of the Spirit at work in us? Paul and Dave chat about the Spirit of truth and unity, the importance of God's presence, and what it looks like for all of us to take the next step.

How does praying in Jesus' name make a difference? How can we live in the tension of praying God's will and our desires, and should we be more bold in our prayers? Paul and Dave jump back in after a brief hiatus as we explore how resurrection puts Jesus' teachings in focus.

How does the passage we hear at every wedding - 1 Corinthains 13 - shape our understanding of community? How do we join into the work that God is doing and choose to love one another the convenience that is so easy in our world today? Paul and Dave wrap our our fully human series and wrestle with the good tensions of loving each other in our church community.