A 12-day revival continues down at Asbury University in Kentucky. A pastor from Melfort Saskatchewan who drove down with a group to take part in the worship says on Sunday alone there was 25,000 people who attended. Pastor Paul Dubois says people are hungry for the spirit of the Lord. “Talking about a community that’s […]Read More
The federal government says we may be headed to a recession. Many Canadians are already finding it tough with six per cent inflation. The cost of food and rent continues to climb. It appears as though more churches are helping Canadians through difficult times. That is according to Pastor Doug Shimoda with City Light Church […]Read More
There are apparently a number of red flags to watch out for to prevent a breakdown in a relationship. That is according to former pastor Shafer Parker who is with Faith Beyond Belief. Parker says a big problem in North America today is that people put way too much focus on themselves instead of others. Read More
This is the time of year when many parents think of sending their kids to summer camp. There is a unique camp near Lomond, Alberta called the Southern Alberta Bible Camp where youngsters not only learn about archery and canoeing but also about the good news of God’s word. Tonia Martens is with SABC and […]Read More
Many Canadians are finding it tough making ends meet especially with inflation at record levels. So how do you handle the financial pressures of today? Debbie Kirk has some thoughts. She is a successful business owner and wrote the book Wealth Without Sorrow. Debbie says when it comes to proper stewardship of your finances, management […]Read More
The founder of the Lethbridge Steel Women’s tackle football team is sharing her story of how the first Women’s team in Southern Alberta was created. Rebecca Medel who used to play tackle football herself, says the idea to start the team came to be after learning of two other teams in Alberta but adds, it […]Read More
When it comes to churches growing in predominantly Muslim or Buddhist nations which countries are seeing the biggest increase? According to Jason Law with World Compassion, the church in Iran is growing exponentially.Read More
Enjoying playtime is very important not just for kids but for adults as well. That is according to author Courtney Ellis. Courtney wrote a book on the subject called Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit. Ellis says she learned from play scientists that incorporating playtime into learning can be very […]Read More
Many times during the Christmas holidays people battle depression or feel quite anxious. Allie Marie Smith wrote a book about her battle with depression called Wonderfully Made. She discusses how once she considered taking her own life by throwing herself off of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the miracle that saved her […]Read More
Gideon’s International has been putting bibles in hotel rooms around the world for over 100 years. The group has also been handing out little new testament bibles to students in Grade 5. I asked Dr. Al Anderson with Gideons which is now known as ShareWord Global in Canada why they chose Grade 5 for handing […]Read More
When it comes to dealing with difficult people or situations many believe that the best thing we can do is to turn to God. Dan Fox is a pastor and author of the new book Is My But Too Big? But as in BUT not BUTT. Pastor Dan says believing and reaching out to God […]Read More
When it comes to loving your neighbor it is just about being neighbourly saying hi and loaning your neighbor your lawnmower? Lynda MacGibbon wrote a book called the vertical neighbour and she says when it comes to loving your neighbor it is so much deeper than that. Read More
Kelly Stickel is the senior pastor of My Victory Churches in southern Alberta. He says during uncertain times like these it is important to replace the “what ifs” in life with “God Is.” He explains the importance of relying on God when we are most fearful.Read More
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