"How can anybody deny that we serve a living God and that he’s moving in this generation?" This incredible statement came from a youth who had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit, followed by this reflection: "It’s so powerful to experience other teenagers on fire for God." Another youth with a similar experience shared, "I felt this fire… a complete experience of the presence of the Holy Spirit that I've never felt before." November 15-17, 2024 is a weekend I cannot possibly forget. Intimate times of prayer and worship, Nick Gough's powerful messages, inspiring panels, and [...]

One of the core values at Horizon is community. This is felt in every area of life at Horizon! So how does it work? Our staff and faculty model this in their relationships with each other and provide a high level of student care and a focus on community building. What about dorms? A Bible school that doesn't have a dorm may seem strange to some, but we recognize our unique opportunities and strive to create an environment where community is still prioritized! It is important to us that students experience the benefits of a strong and loving [...]

Genesis 37:2-11 What is your favourite TV show or movie featuring family dynamics? What makes that family interesting? Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash The Goldbergs follows a slightly dysfunctional family during the 1980s in all their big-haired glory. Beverly, the mom, is particularly memorable. She smothers her children, believing they can do absolutely anything and seeks to fulfill their every need, much to the three kids' chagrin. While the Goldberg family can bring a hearty chortle, the dysfunctional family described in our text today is no laughing matter. In these few verses, we are given a picture [...]

I grew up singing and praying in a number of different Baptist, Salvation Army, and (primarily) Pentecostal churches. Each church was unique in how they worshiped God, and each had distinct perspectives regarding what it meant to experience the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit worked. The first time that I remember having a real experience of the Holy Spirit was in Greenwood, in a modest Pentecostal church with brick and white siding and gravel in the parking lot. This is where the Spirit called me to put my faith in God. I was nine years old. I sat in [...]