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OUR BELIEFS:
AT X-LIFE, WE THINK THAT LIFE SHOULD BE TOTALLY AWESOME, FUN, EXCITING, FULFILLING AND FULL OF PROMISE FOR AN AMAZING FUTURE.
WE BELIEVE IN BEING WORLD CHANGERS TOGETHER, AS WELL AS STANDING ALONE FOR WHAT'S RIGHT!!
WE BELIEVE IN FEEDING THE HUNGRY, TAKING CARE OF ORPHANS AND HELPING THE NEEDY IN OUR COMMUNITY.
WE BELIEVE IN LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS... THAT MEANS SACRIFICING FOR OTHERS. WE BELIEVE THIS IS NOT WASTED ENERGY, BUT THAT THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF GOD'S LOVE. IT IS THIS KIND OF LOVE AND SELF SACRIFICE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER. AND WHAT COULD MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF?
Our faith is evidenced by an internal change in attitude and motivation which results in a visible change in the way we live.
X-life believes in following in the example of Christ by ‘laying your life down’ for those around you. Commitment to this lifestyle will be evidenced by positive habits such as honoring one’s parents, obeying the law, exercising self control, maintaining good attitudes, standing up for what is right, defending the innocent, showing mercy to the poor, serving our community, resisting peer pressure and choosing friends wisely. A healthy lifestyle such as this requires extreme commitment and the making of many difficult decisions. That’s why we call the group ‘X-life’. Its extreme living, with faith based Christianity at the centre.
GOD TALK:
"God Talk" is X-Life's version of church for kids. It's a discussion based exploration of the Christian faith with prayer and real-life stories of God's intervention in our everyday lives.
X-life is non denominational and is not affiliated with any church. X-Life programs are open to all children of any faith (or no faith). The majority of kids that come don't attend church nor do their families. However, X-Life includes the Christian faith as part of its program because we believe faith acts as a type of 'glue', giving traction to our good intentions - similar to AA's 12 step program.
We try hard to reinforce values that kids have learned in school and at home. We have previously brought in professional speakers from the Red Cross and the RCMP to talk about issues such as Staying Safe on the Internet, Child Abuse and building Healthy Relationships.
Our definition of Christianity:
God the Creator loves us. His son Jesus died on the cross to wipe away our shame and guilt. As we surrender our lives to Him, He heals our broken hearts and gives us hope for the future. Christianity isn’t real if doesn’t include a practical demonstration. The bible says “pure religion and undefiled before God is this; to care for orphans and widows in their affliction”. Simply going to church just doesn’t cut it. Real faith is practical and changes the world.Here's more:
The Bible is the Word of God. It can be trusted and has proven itself in countless thousands of lives who have relied upon its promises and principles.
How to find a new life...
God beckons all to come to Christ. No one need be judged or live a meaningless life. God himself provided a way out for us. No matter what you have done or what you have experienced, He can turn things for the better. Jesus said 'behold I make all things new'. Wow! You don't know what your destiny is until you've come face to face with your Creator. That is the day everything begins to change. Hopefully that day will be today.
Say this to God: "God, I want a brand new life. I choose to believe that Jesus died for my sins. I give you my life now and humbly ask for forgiveness for my sins and shortcomings. Please make me a brand new person".
If you prayed that prayer with sincerity, watch out! God takes people at their word and will begin to work in your life in ways you hadn't ever imagined. It takes time to make big changes, but here's a few things you can do to accelerate the process:
Find some other people who believe in the bible and get to know them. Attend church or other gatherings where people are serious about their faith.
Get a bible and read the book of John. It explains a lot.
Get baptized in water. This is a significant event that marks the end of the old and the beginning of the new. Even if you were baptized as an infant, it becomes even more meaningful once you know what you are doing and why.
Pray. That is, talk to God about everything. And try to listen. Often God will speak to us and when he does it usually results in revolutionary change.
Finally, and most importantly, listen to God and obey when he speaks to you. This is where most people fail and why we have so many hypocrites in the church. They want to look good on the outside, but haven't really surrendered their lives to the Lord Jesus and don't want God to 'control' them. They aren't concerned with the state of their hearts, only with the way others think of them. To God, our hearts are the most important thing. Be honest with yourself. God doesn't expect perfection. But if He gives you some direction make sure you take it. Some of the biggest miracles take place after we step out in faith and obey even though we don't understand why God would lead us in such a way. He'd never tell you to do something wrong or hurt anyone, but He may tell you to give some money to the poor, or to attend a church or to call someone and confess some hidden fault and to ask for forgiveness or to forgive someone else. Understand this; God wants a relationship with you. That means you can expect some interaction from Him. He's real, not just a concept or someone you read about in the bible. He can and does intervene in our lives as we reach out to Him. If you carry on with your faith, in a couple years you will probably have numerous miracles take place that are God's response to your trusting Him. Wouldn't that be great?
If you want to know more or need help, call Carmen 604-905-0932 ext 1 or Benny 604-905-0933 ext 4.
