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BURLINGTON, ON—”What does it mean to be fully alive? Why do so many men just exist from day to day?” Those are two of the questions leaders at Promise Keepers Canada are asking as part of the Alive men’s conference….Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—Shoaib Ebadi can clearly recall what it was like to immigrate to Canada from Afghanistan in 2000. “You experience a lot of differences—differences in weather, differences in cultural values, differences in behaviour,” Ebadi says. “You have to learn a…Read More→
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GUELPH, ON—A group of Christian business leaders with chapters across Canada is growing at a fast pace and attracting other organizations and institutions—particularly, Christian universities and colleges. Two years ago, the Canadian Christian Business Foundation (CCBF) had eight local chapters—groups…Read More→
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Songs about perseverance and giving thanks have been important to me over the last few months. I’m interested in the former topic because I have been concentrating on my health and fitness over the last year, and have lost 65…Read More→
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NASHVILLE, TN—The lead singer of acclaimed Christian rock band downhere has released his solo debut. Marc Martel released The Prelude EP this past January. Consisting of five upbeat, pop-rock songs, Martel recorded the EP prior to downhere announcing its hiatus…Read More→
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WINNIPEG, MB—A new photo book celebrates Youth for Christ’s Edge Skate Park ministry. Released last month, The Edge 125 Pacific Avenue features more than 250 black and white photos on 128 pages. The photos feature young skateboarders, Edge volunteers and…Read More→
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OTTAWA, ON—A Conservative MP from Winnipeg who is passionate about ending human trafficking has launched a new foundation to continue her fight. Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul) says her Christian faith motivated her to create The Joy Smith Foundation, which she…Read More→
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STEINBACH, MB—A local entrepreneur has created a social networking site aimed specifically at Christians. Faithbuddy.com bills itself as “a Christ-centred devotional and social networking platform.” The site includes unique features for prayer, so that Christians can share prayer requests with…Read More→
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A popular evangelism course is having great success in prisons and detention centres across Canada. Last year, about 2,300 inmates took an Alpha course in 115 correctional institutions in the country. “I think we respond best to God when we’re…Read More→
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BEAUSEJOUR, MB—Sharon Dugard remembers the moment she fell in love with Haiti and its people. It was during a visit in 1995 as she held an orphan. “He put his arms around my neck, and you know how your heart…Read More→