What Will It Take?
Contributed by Albert Janzen Albert Janzen provides some food for thought following a recent meeting with a pair of Vietnamese newcomers. This article is unedited, in his own words: Last night I kept my promise
PREPARING FOR OUR ETERNAL DESTINATION
Contributed by Akin, CESLM Board Member As believers, we have the opportunity from scripture to know where we are headed in the hereafter. With that, we are positioned properly to prepare for our eventual destination.
God Came Near
To listen to the audio version, click the media link. https://eslcooperative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GodCameNear.mp3 Theme: God became one of us. Text: John 1:1-18 Here’s a thought: Someone has concluded, “One birth, one child, changed the course of
Between Two Worlds
To listen to the audio version, click the media link. https://eslcooperative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Between-Two-Worlds.mp3 During my elementary and junior high school years, my classmates and I perfected the art of “teacherless classroom behaviour.” Our teacher occasionally had
20/20 Hindsight
Source: https://dribbble.com/shots/8750553-Hindsight-2020 I am not new to teaching ESL, nor am I new to coordinating programs of outreach ministries in this and other communities, but in 2023 I was recently new to retirement
Is It Necessary to Teach New Canadians English Grammar?
By Stephen Leung1 Whenever we talk about teaching grammar in English classes, it will stir up a lot of discussions and arguments, particularly when our students are new immigrants. Some may say that they need
Teaching ESL Bible Study
Helping students understand the truths in the Bible. Studying the Bible in your native language is challenging. Studying it in a non-native language is even more difficult. Interpreting the meaning of the Bible word by
A Story of Connections
The Journey Of An ESL Teacher, Both New And Seasoned. Contributed by Kara (CESLM first-time attendee) and Sylvia (SOCEM long-time attendee) The Backstory. The beginnings of this connection story came about on Saturday, March 16th at the
A Matter of Life or Death
To listen to the audio version, click the media link. https://eslcooperative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Life-or-Death.mp3 An Arab chief tells of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This
God’s Heart For The Nations
To listen to the audio version, click the media link. https://eslcooperative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/God%E2%80%99s-Heart-for-the-Nations.mp3 The history books could have been rewritten in 1271 when Italian travelling merchants Niccolo and Matteo (Maffeo) Polo (the father and uncle
A New Year—Choosing to Focus on God
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have
Blessing God’s Baby
–by Allan Pole Most people miss the significance of Christmas. Is it all about Santa Claus, shopping, exchanging gifts or eating a lot of food? Is it about spending time with family? Or even
Heaven’s Champions
–by Allan Pole Snow covered the ground where three boys were playing. A man asked them, “Would you like to try a race and have the winner receive a prize?” The boys agreed,
Let’s Go Fishing
–by Allan Pole As our Lord began His earthly ministry, He looked for disciples He could transform into fishers of men. Significantly, He called hearty, faithful fishermen to this task. Many natural qualities
Ears to Hear
–by Allan Pole Have you ever driven somewhere and forgotten the last 15 minutes on the highway you just travelled? Have you ever listened to a sermon, read a book or heard someone
The Now and the Not Yet
–by Allan Pole The God of heaven and earth invites us into His family! The Apostle John describes who we are and what we will become in 1 John 3:1-3. Please take a
Grow With God
–by Allan Pole Many Jews expected the Messiah to arise in great glory and lead them in a mighty military victory over their oppressors. When would this king and His kingdom appear? How
The Call of God
–by Allan Pole When the American space program chose its first seven astronauts, an essential part of the screening process involved their answers to the simple statement, “I am ...” They asked each
Give Birth to God’s Plan
–by Allan Pole Mary, the mother of Jesus, has received much attention. She is admired by many for her willingness to cooperate with God’s plan. Consider the qualities of the Messiah’s mother that
A Clear Vision
–by Allan Pole Having a clear vision is essential for progress—especially through difficult times. Imagine how difficult it would be to walk if your eyesight was poor, if it was dark in the
Small Beginnings
–by Allan Pole I am encouraged as I reflect on how far my relationship with the Lord has grown. I have come a long way from when I went to church meetings, Sunday
The Joy of Serving
–by Allan Pole“I did all that for him, and he didn’t even say thank you!” I know people who raise children, serve in the church, volunteer in the community and serve others with little or