Posts From Editor
CityKidz prepares for a new season of changing lives
CityKidz Ottawa is preparing for the return of their Saturday kids program, beginning March 5, at their Playhouse Theatre. The faith-based program provides a safe and supportive environment for kids aged six to 12 from low-income families. The program targets kids from the […]
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Ottawa church planters swim against the current
At a time when many aging congregations are dwindling, and churches are shutting down, a group of enterprising men of faith are […]
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Valentine’s Day reprise
A few days ago, I came across an article highlighting China’s “most romantic Valentines gestures.” The list included a bouquet of 999 roses a boy could hardly carry, over $8000 in cash (each bill folded into a heart), and a bouquet of vegetables with […]
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Putting compassion into practice
The name of Alan Kurdi, and the iconic image of his lifeless body, galvanized the Western world. The distant problems of Syria suddenly became more real, brought home by the tragic picture of a drowned migrant toddler with a Canadian connection. It sparked greater awareness and breathed life into […]
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Searching for the veritas between Science and Faith
Christian outreach groups at the University of Ottawa joined forces for their annual Veritas Forum. The event aims to generate discussion about issues of science and faith on campus. Each year, the Veritas Forum hosts […]
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Using skates to battle porn
Strength to Fight’s skating fundraiser was a stunning success. The one-year-old ministry took more than 30 volunteers skating on the Canal, January 18, to raise money and spread awareness about the dangers of pornography. “We chose […]
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I was a stranger and you invited me in
When refugees come to Canada, they typically bring almost nothing with them. Various government and private sponsorship programs help provide housing and food security for the first year, but the process of integrating into society is challenging. Often refugees face dire poverty. That’s where […]
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Stepping into compassion
Compassion Canada is widely known for their child sponsorship program. Fewer people, however, know about the various resources they offer the Church. Last year Compassion released a new curriculum, available for free, that helps children and families connect with […]
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Taking men’s ministry to the next level
For three years, Jesus ran the most effective men’s ministry group ever. It went on to change the world. In terms of small group men’s ministry, Jesus set the gold standard. This begs the question: How effective […]
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More than swaddling clothes
When most people think of missions, baby blankets aren’t the first thing that come to mind. A few years ago, on a medical mission trip to Malawi, Dr. Robert Yelle saw how much the simple gift of a baby blanket can mean. Yelle was helping a local physician set up a rural […]
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