Posts by Andrew Pubalasingam (Page 3)

In the old days when a king or emperor would take over a country/province, one of the first things they would do is burn their history books. If you took away their history books you would take away their past, their collective knowledge and ultimately their existence. The history books of a people group tell them about who they are, where they came from and what they went through to get to where they are today.The Bible is a prime…

This past Sunday we heard from Pastor John Park of Compassion Canada. He shared that he sponsors 4 children from 4 different countries with the goal of not only being a beacon of hope in their lives and providing tangible support but also that one day he would get a call saying that they no longer needed his support anymore. This idea of receiving a call that the person you have been sponsoring no longer needs your help is bittersweet.…

If you’re reading this on your Sabbath and wondering whether or not this qualifies as work or rest, perhaps you need to ask yourself: What does Sabbath mean to you? Ray reminded us that although we are “Heroes” in God’s Kingdom, we must be careful not to fall into the traps of the world, where we are meant to do God’s will. John 17:14-18 (NIV) 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they…

When Aunty Pat shared this past Sunday, I was reminded of the importance of passing things on to the next generation. When she shared the scripture in Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT), I was reminded of an experience I had. Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT) 9 “But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and…

On February 12, 2023, Rodney closed Ada’s message to the Church with a clip of the Justice League intro. For those of you who have missed it, you can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/live/e1dnilx6UNc?feature=share&t=5658 With so many challenges facing Lifespring, Rodney asked the Lord “What He wanted to say to Lifespring?” Rodney got the Justice League: A group of superheroes walking out of the dark into the light.  What the Lord impressed upon him was that “we are superheroes for…

When Silvia shared her testimony she said something that sparked a thought in my head. She said “Growing up God was the same in every season of my life. I was the one who was changing.”  Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) says “8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Malachi 3:6 (NIV) says “6 I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.” One of the things that makes God such a…

“5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write…

Have you ever noticed that food and drinks at the airport cost way more than they do elsewhere? Why does a case of water cost $5.00 at a grocery store but a bottle of water at Pearson cost $3.00? It’s because the food and water is not priced at what it costs, it’s priced at what it’s worth.Both bottles of water are manufactured the same and cost the same to make. However the grocery store knows that you can buy…

One of the gems that I caught from Ryan’s sermon on Sunday was the line about “The right thing at the wrong time can make it the wrong thing.” It reminded me of all the times I’ve played Rock, Paper, Scissors with Sam Lai. Let me explain:  One of the things I love about playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with Sam Lai is that he always goes Rock. Like, he even says he’s going to go Rock and for a second…

Growing in the Lord has always been a bittersweet thing for me if I’m being honest. The ideas of growth seem sweet to the ears. The idea of going deeper with God and allowing Him to take you to a different level than you were once at is something we all long for in our spirit. But when I focus on the pain more than the promise I end up resisting the process of growth. What makes growth bittersweet for…

After listening to Gabe’s message last week, I was reminded of all the benefits that I have as a Canadian citizen. Some in which I didn’t even think were benefits until I realized that other countries would charge you for those same benefits in their country. I couldn’t help but think about what were some of the Kingdom’s benefits of being a Christian and a Son of the living God? What were some things that I was missing out on…

As I was spending time journaling, one of the things that God brought to my attention was the idea of transferable skills. Transferable skills are skills that you possess that can be transferred from one job to the next and even to different areas of life. Many of us possess skills in areas of our lives that have the ability to transfer from one area to another. For example, some of the skills I learned in working out over the…