Teachings from Unionville Alliance
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Where do you turn when life exposes your limits? El Shaddai reveals God as the Almighty One, the God who is more than enough when His people are weak, waiting, or unable to bring His promises to pass on their own. He comes to Abraham and Sarah when the promise seems impossible, reminding them that the future rests not on human strength but on divine power. This name teaches us that God is not…
Who is leading you, feeding you, and restoring your soul? YHWH Rohi means the Lord is my shepherd, the name David uses in Psalm 23 to describe God’s tender care and faithful guidance. This name reveals a God who does not merely rule from a distance, but walks with His people through green pastures, dark valleys, enemies, and homecomings. He provides, restores, leads, protects, and stays near. In…
What do you do when obedience leads you to a place where you cannot see the provision yet? YHWH Jireh means the Lord will provide, a name revealed in the story of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah. At the very place of surrender, God provides what Abraham could not provide for himself. This name reminds us that God’s provision is not always early, not always obvious, and not always what we…
What can hold you steady when everything around you keeps changing? El Olam reveals God as the Everlasting God, the One who was before all things, remains through all things, and will be faithful beyond all things. Our lives are marked by change, transition, uncertainty, and endings, but God is not fragile or temporary. His promises are not limited by time, and His faithfulness does not expire. In…
What would God say if He introduced Himself in His own words? In Exodus 34, God passes before Moses and proclaims His name, revealing Himself as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, forgiving sin, yet perfectly just. This is not humanity reaching up to define God, but God coming down to make Himself known. At the heart of His name is the wonder of a God…
What if God’s names are not just titles to learn, but invitations to know Him more deeply? Throughout Scripture, God reveals Himself by name so that His people would know His character, trust His promises, and recognize His salvation. Elohim shows us the Creator who made all things, YHWH reveals the covenant Lord who comes near, Adonai reminds us that He is worthy of our surrender, and the name of…
Members of the Church should take a more active role in sharing their faith. Drawing from Acts 17 and Paul’s ministry in Athens, Jason Persaud from Alpha Canada explores how believers can effectively connect with different kinds of people—spiritual, everyday, and intellectual—by communicating the hope of Jesus in ways they can understand. Once you are aware of the reality that most people attend…
What if the most powerful thing we could do in every season of life is often the thing we neglect the most? James closes his letter by bringing us back to the foundation of a vibrant, living faith: prayer. Not just in moments of crisis, but in every circumstance. When we suffer, we pray. When we rejoice, we praise. When we are weak, we invite others to stand with us. This is not a picture of…
What do you do when God does not move as quickly as you hoped? James speaks into the tension of waiting, especially in seasons of hardship and injustice. The call is not to rush, complain, or give up, but to endure with a steady and rooted hope. Like a farmer waiting for the harvest, we are invited to trust that something is happening beneath the surface even when we cannot yet see it. James…
What if the plans you are most confident in are built on something far more fragile than you realize? James confronts the illusion of control that so easily shapes our lives. We make plans, set goals, and speak with certainty about tomorrow, yet James reminds us that our lives are like a mist, here for a moment and then gone. The issue is not planning, but pride. It is living as though God is not…
