Dear Northside What are you waiting for right now? Maybe it’s clarity about a decision. A relationship to change. A door to open. A difficult season to end. For many of us, life feels like a series of waiting rooms… and we don’t tend to sit in them very well. We live in a culture […]
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Dear Northside “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me. “But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’ “In tithes and offerings.” (Malachi 3:8) God doesn’t need your money. Let that sink in for a moment. The Creator of the universe, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, doesn’t need your tithe
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Dear Northside Overshadowing everything that has and is going on in our nation is the return of tens of thousands of Zimbabweans who have been living in South Africa. Many are returning “home” with nothing. As a church in the northern suburbs, it is easy for us to simply ignore what is happening a few
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Dear Northside I have a sense that people are feeling a bit hopeless and discouraged at the moment. All that is happening here politically and economically is tiring. And now we have the return of thousands of Zimbabweans from South Africa. Where do they go to, where do they live, what do they do, can
Dear Northside So, who remembers last year’s theme for Northside? “Walking in the Spirit; Activated for growth.” In a sense, we were challenged and encouraged to “Walk as Jesus did!” This year, we are focusing on “Being a follower of Jesus; Obeying His commands!” Have you ever asked yourself, “How did Jesus live His life?”
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Dear Northside Fathers’ Day is upon us. I appreciate Randy Alcorn’s writings and he writes about fatherhood and grandfatherhood. Fatherhood and grandfatherhood as a sacred privilege and calling that should never be taken for granted. Though demanding and often exhausting, parenting is an investment of eternal significance. The sacrifices required are small compared to what
Dear Northside You are doing something really, really important. I know it’s not easy. I see you with your arms overflowing, and I know you came to church already tired. Parenting is tiring. Really tiring! I’ll watch you bounce and sway, trying to keep your baby quiet, juggling the infant car seat and the baby
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Dear Northside Our theme for this year is “Being a Follower of Jesus: obeying His commands. Part of this applies to Church Attendance and the Biblical Call to Community. In today’s individualistic culture, church attendance is often seen as optional—even among Christians. While personal faith is vital, Scripture consistently emphasizes the importance of gathering together
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Dear Northside Around the church As we come to the end of May 2026, we conclude the Genius of One training. It is our prayer that everyone at Northside will participate in this powerful five-week series. New small groups will soon begin, so please watch for announcements and sign up. In Jesus’ final prayer, He
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Dear Northside I have been challenged of late on the issue of telling people about Jesus and the Good News. Our world is full of darkness and bad news. People are desperate for good news for light. Live Prepared Pause and think of the people who, at a moment’s notice, have to be ready for