James Pereira

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What We Can Learn From the Holy Family

I was 14 when I made what could be considered my first real, personal act of faith. It had been a spiritual explosion of a...

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Do I Have Good Friendships?

In recent years, community has become a popular concept in Christian circles, and for a very good reason. In a cultural moment...

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When It Feels Too Strategic to Evangelize

My wife and I first met Carlene shortly after we moved to Halifax. She was dating a friend of ours and it felt as though we hit...

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Evaluating the Effects of Social On My Own Soul

We become like the things we spend the most time with. At the beginning of this year, I made a goal for myself to stop reading...

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The Formation We Need for Mission

About a year ago, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world. Without a doubt, she has been one of the greatest joys...

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Guidebook: Rule of Life

Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Jesus? At some point in your journey with God, you make the big decision and ask...

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Learning the Practice of Staying In Love With God

Many have described the beginning of their faith journey like falling in love.  They have a beautiful encounter with Jesus as...

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Basic Prayer: Praying the Examen

Why Pray The Examen? Taking 5-10 minutes at the end of the day to do an examination of the how the day went can be a game...

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Pressure to Proclaim the Gospel

“Jesus died to pay the price for our sins. He wants to have a personal relationship with you; to show you an abundant life!...

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Living Abundant Life vs Just Wanting It

Have you ever felt stuck in your walk with Jesus?  At some point in your journey with God, you make the big decision and ask...

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Book: Six Daily Habits for Spiritual Resiliency

I encountered my own deconstruction a few years ago. I grew up in an exciting, charismatic, evangelistic environment full of...

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Learning How To Sabbath

“The Sabbath is a twenty-four hour time period set aside to stop, rest, delight, and worship. It is the best day of the week....