Benediction Church, #HamOnt Benediction Church, Hamilton

In this final part of the Life Lessons series, Mike and Heather talk about the subject Jesus said more about than almost any other: money. Is money evil? What baggage do Mike and Heather bring into a conversation about money? How does one keep money from dividing us - as couples, families, churches, etc.? Are Christians responsible to tithe to their churches? What does it look like to be “generous” towards others with one’s money? 

In this conversation, Mike and Heather shared about some of the helpful and unhelpful approaches to handling conflict that they witnessed, and how those lessons shaped their approach to conflict later in life. Are all conflicts resolvable? Do we always have to forgive someone who hurts us? What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? What’s my responsibility if I’ve hurt someone? What can a faith community do to prevent conflicts from getting worse? 

Mike and Heather have experienced their share of sudden, life-altering crises. They’ve also been present for many others who’ve gone through similar crises. What are some ways we can respond helpfully to those in crisis, and not make things worse? What do you have to say to someone who feels they’re not “good” in a crisis? What do people in crisis need from their community? What can we be doing NOW that will help us be better prepared for a crisis LATER, should one occur?

In this week’s conversation, Heather and Mike spent some time sharing about how they found their way into their vocations as Registered Dietician and Pastor? What does the Bible have to say about work? What’s the difference between a job, and a vocation? Does everyone have a calling? What should distinguish the way one does one’s work who is a follower of Jesus? How can we know if our work has become an idol in our lives? 

How did Mike and Heather meet? What baggage did they bring into their relationship, and how did they deal with it? What do they wish they’d known in those days about dating, engagement, and marriage? This message is the first in a series of five conversations meant to help impart some of the wisdom Mike and Heather have accumulated after almost 25 years together. 

Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, 22-27

Teacher: Mike Mileski



In this final part of our study of Revelation, we reflect on Jesus’ promise that He is making all things new, and allow John to describe what that means. What are we waiting for? In this message we share five answers, and they are mind blowing! The world has never seen anything like it!



Scripture challenges us to see Revelation not as the end of the story, but as the end of the beginning! Let this message encourage and strengthen you when you face personal difficulty, or when the problems you see in our city discourage you: As Revelation ends, the Bible’s grand story is just getting STARTED, and you’re a part of it. Jesus really is making ALL things new.



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