Pastor Marc Bertrand

  Jesus washing feet. This is the Bible Story of Jesus washing the feet of His disciples before the Last Supper. Discover the events of the story from the Bible and what we can learn from this example of Jesus. John 13:2–17 recounts Jesus' performance of this action. In verses 13:14–17, Christ instructs His disciples: If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Jesus washing the feet of the disciples (John 13:1–17) occurred in the upper room during the Last Supper and has significance in three ways. For Jesus, it was the display of His humility and servanthood in forgiving sinners. For the disciples, the washing of their feet displayed a mindset in direct contrast to their heart attitude at that time. For us, washing feet is symbolic of our role in the body of Christ. Walking in sandals on the roads of Israel in the first century made it imperative ...

  War. Spiritual biblical warfare. There are two primary errors when it comes to spiritual warfare—over-emphasis and under-emphasis. Some blame every sin, every conflict, and every problem on demons that need to be cast out. Others completely ignore the spiritual realm and the fact that the Bible tells us our battle is against spiritual powers. The key to successful spiritual warfare is finding the biblical balance. Jesus sometimes cast demons out of people; other times He healed people with no mention of the demonic. The apostle Paul instructs Christians to wage war against the sin in themselves (Romans 6) and warns us to oppose the schemes of the devil (Ephesians 6:10–18). Ephesians 6:10–12 says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and a...

  Struggling with your faith. Struggling with faith is a common experience, and it's important to acknowledge and process those feelings. Instead of suppressing doubts, consider sharing them with trusted individuals, seeking guidance from scripture, and focusing on practices that nourish faith. Remember that faith is not always about feeling, and that even when doubts arise, there are ways to strengthen one's spiritual connection. Many people struggle with their faith at different times in their lives. Some of the most committed and godly leaders have struggled with doubts, just like everyone else. The very essence of faith is to believe in that which we cannot see (Hebrews 11:1). As physical beings, we tend to put faith in what we experience with our senses. Spiritual realities are not tangible and must be experienced outside our senses. So, when that which is tangible and visible seems overwhelming, doubts can shroud that which is invisible. The first aspect to consider is th...