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Porn and coffee: Severing the link
Businesses of all sorts offer their patrons free Wi-Fi, but this unrestricted access to the internet fuels a problem that is becoming increasingly evident. The indiscriminate access […]
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Celebrating the hope rising in the Middle East
Good news from the Middle East can be hard to find. Yet encouraging stories of hope from the Middle East are a focus at the Metropolitan Bible Church’s Celebrate Missions 2016 conference. The keynote speaker this year is Nizar Shaheen, founder of Light for All Nations, a Middle Eastern media ministry. Despite […]
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When the gospel smiles back at you
I don’t think any of us were quite sure what to expect when a group of associates and I first felt led to open a dental clinic for the homeless at the Ottawa Mission. Yet, right from the start, there was a definite sense that God was in it. It began with […]
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Covering Ottawa in prayer
Ottawa’s Civic Prayer Breakfast is just around the corner. This year’s speaker is Peter Tilley, executive director of the Ottawa Mission. He will be sharing some of his story and speaking on […]
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What is prayer really about?
Odds are you’ve wondered at one point what prayer is really about. Personally, I’ve been praying for something for a long time. After not hearing an answer for what feels like forever, I’ve caught myself wondering, “Why am I doing this?” The truth is […]
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Awesome collaboration
Ottawa churches have a strong track record of collaboration. Gradually, the city is gaining a name for itself as a place where Christians work together, laying aside denominational differences. A group of Stittsville churches demonstrate this […]
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Forever grateful: Hélène Campbell’s story of God’s faithfulness
As Canadians gather with family and friends to eat turkey and reflect on their blessings, one local resident has more reasons to be grateful than most. In just a few short months, Hélène Campbell went from typical Millennial to an ICU patient, fighting to stay alive […]
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Recapturing life’s beauty
It was the most amazing half hour. At least, that’s what the little girl thought. Who would have guessed a trip to Mr. Lube could be so exciting? Yet there she was, in absolute wonder and awe-struck delight. As air guns blasted off rusted tire bolts and hoses […]
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