Speaking of Life messages

Joseph W Tkach

Apr 7, 2018
2 min

Do We Teach Universalism?

Occasionally, people ask me if Grace Communion International teaches “Universalism.” Universalism is a belief that everyone will be...

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Joseph Tkach

Sep 4, 2016
2 min

Give Me That Old Time Religion

Which music platform do you think turned a larger profit last year – an “app” like Spotify or vinyl records? The answer might surprise...

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Joseph Tkach

Jun 11, 2016
2 min

Do vs Done

Have you ever tried to lose weight? It’s a lot harder than it seems. You fight hard to eat healthy only to slip up at dinner and order a...

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Joseph Tkach

May 27, 2016
2 min

Yesterday, Today, Forever

Have you heard of the smartphone app – Postmates? It lets you to order food from almost any restaurant in your city and have it delivered...

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Joseph Tkach

May 7, 2016
2 min

Mother's Day

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Behind every great man is a great woman.” But that statement has never been truer than when you...

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Joseph Tkach

Apr 1, 2016
2 min

Don't Be April Fooled by Legalism

A few years ago, Twitter offered users the option to upgrade their accounts to a “Premium version.” For five dollars a month, Premium...

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Joseph Tkach

Feb 15, 2016
2 min

The Photoshop Gospel

Have you ever seen this picture of President Grant? A friend sent it to me. He wanted to know if I saw anything strange. And as I looked...

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Joseph Tkach

Feb 12, 2016
2 min

I understand that feeling

The other night, I watched a documentary by comedian and former drug addict Russell Brand. The film follows his attempt to understand the...

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Joseph Tkach

Jan 9, 2016
2 min

Lighthouse Rescue

Jerry Matyiko has one of the most unusual jobs in the world: he rescues lighthouses. How does he do it? By moving them! Using his...

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Joseph W Tkach

Oct 25, 2015
2 min

Finish the race

At 91 years old, Harriet Thompson became the oldest runner to participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA. It was her 15th...

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GCI Auckland

Jul 27, 2015
2 min

Triune Prayer

At Grace Communion International, we boldly affirm the doctrine of the Trinity. And our study of Trinitarian Theology shapes every aspect...

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GCI Auckland

Jul 18, 2015
2 min

Peace through suffering

Some Christians wrongfully believe that if their faith is strong enough, they will never suffer. But that idea distorts the gospel. Jesus...

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Joseph Tkach

Jun 6, 2015
2 min

Cockroaches and Salvation

I know the Bible tells us that everything God created was good. But sometimes I wonder why it says that about cockroaches. Most of us...

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GCI Auckland

Nov 15, 2014
2 min

Equally yoked

Sometimes just making it through the day can be a real challenge. There are a million and one distractions ready to derail us from...

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GCI Auckland

Sep 7, 2014
2 min

Father's Day

I want to tell you about one of the greatest love stories I’ve ever heard – the love of a father for his child. A little over fifty years...

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GCI Auckland

Jun 21, 2014
2 min

Royal Heirs

A few months ago, I read a story on my iPad about a 60-year-old Japanese man who discovered that he’d been switched at birth. Born into a...

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GCI Auckland

Apr 10, 2014
2 min

Prayer Faster than a Processing Chip

I remember when home computers were a luxury that not many people could afford. Can you believe that was only 25 years ago? Now many...

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GCI Auckland

Mar 19, 2014
2 min

Total Forgiveness

Forgiveness does not come easily. If someone has done you wrong, the impulse is to hurt them back. The pain of what happened is hard to...

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GCI Auckland

Dec 15, 2013
1 min

Advent - Peace

Have you ever watched an international beauty pageant? During the show, the host asks each contestant what they would hope for. Almost...

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GCI Auckland

Nov 29, 2013
1 min

Advent - Hope

This Sunday marks the beginning of the Advent season, a time when many in the Christian faith start preparing for Christmas. - But what...

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