The Kingdom...at work
High school students eager for the Bible
May 24, 2023ShareWord Global (formerly the Gideons Canada) says high school students are increasingly eager for the Bible, particularly around Ottawa. “Before the pandemic, giving New Testaments to high school students […]
Read full articleEmbracing women in crisis pregnancies
May 12, 2023Facing an unplanned pregnancy, women often feel desperate and afraid. Anxious about how others will see them, they can be drawn to the quick “fix” of abortion. A ministry at Peace Tower Church exposes this lie by coming […]
Read full articleUnity as a message of hope
December 22, 2022Unity and compassion send a powerful message in these divided days. That message is clear, pointing to the love of Jesus this Christmas, through a partnership between the Ottawa Seventh-day Adventist Church and Britannia Baptist Church. “A much larger, established […]
Read full articleHospitality as missions
March 31, 2022One third of the world has never heard the Gospel message, according to some estimates. “Going into all the world” might seem impossible for most Ottawa families, but living on mission has never been easier. “We can go […]
Read full articleA flood of baptisms
March 17, 2022Online ministry was a challenge for everyone, especially those reaching young adults. One Campus Ministry (and that’s actually the ministry’s name) found a way to make it work with Ottawa’s university students. Reaching out through Zoom, Instagram, and hashtags, they baptized 16 people in the last two years. “Inviting people […]
Read full articleThe ancient mystery of prayer
November 18, 2021Sunday morning. Wincing in pain, my wife groaned while holding a hand over one eye. She had never experienced eye pain like this. I looked closely, but it was neither red, nor inflamed. Still, it hurt fiercely.
Read full articleChallenged into freedom
July 8, 2021Teen Challenge Canada is opening an addictions treatment centre in the Ottawa Valley, and even before launching the centre is already bearing fruit. “I joined the choir and we took a trip to the Ottawa Valley to raise awareness for this new centre. While on that trip, I came to know the Lord.” […]
Read full articleGuilt and Shame: An answered prayer
June 10, 2021A number of years ago, I attended a prayer workshop at my church. The instructor gave us these instructions: “Pair off with someone you do not know. Listen to what God is telling you to pray for your prayer partner. Then, pray it aloud […]
Read full articleThe God who answers prayer…in Westport
April 8, 2021This story, sent in by a reader (and occasional Spur contributor) continues our series highlighting how God answers prayer. (It also conveniently connects with this week’s article on Watercolour Westport.) We hope this story encourages and inspires you.
I was so late, and lost. And now this […]
Read full articleThe God who answers prayer…again
March 19, 2021Several weeks ago Spur Ottawa ran an article highlighting how God answers prayer and challenging readers to share stories of what God has done in their lives. Here is an encouraging testimony one reader sent in […]
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