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Life after politics—Retired or Inspired?
March 30, 2016Have you ever wondered how former politicians spend their time? The media often portrays retired politicians as simply living the good life on a gold-plated government pension. Some retired politicians, however, put their time and energy into […]
Read full articleOttawa youth rally for No Other Name
March 24, 2016Unlike other holidays, Good Friday is the last bastion of non-commercialization in our calendar, and a group of youth pastors in Ottawa are determined to keep it that way. “We want Good Friday to be all about Jesus […]
Read full articleCommon Table helps youth with autism overcome life’s barriers
March 22, 2016St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church is providing youth with autism a place to make friends and be themselves. Common Table brings them together with young adult volunteers to have fun, in an atmosphere of God’s […]
Read full articleReclaiming a neighbourhood with prayer
March 17, 2016Pine Grove Bible Church was in the news last week, after they held a prayer vigil at the site of Ottawa’s fifth homicide. A 20 year-old man was shot, just blocks from the church. But one piece of the story was largely missed […]
Read full articleIs God calling you to write? Five ways to know
March 15, 2016A lot of people dream of being a writer, or at least of getting something published. Maybe that’s you. You want to write, maybe you even feel God leading you in that direction, but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you struggle with self-doubt, fear of failure, or naysayers. There will always be reasons not to step out in faith. Professional Christian writers offer […]
Read full articlePraying with weary travellers
March 10, 2016Airports aren’t known as beacons of tranquility. Between holiday crowds, piles of luggage, and invasive security, they’re usually seen as hurdles to cross before your vacation really begins. One place in the Ottawa airport, however, has a radically different […]
Read full articleNot just a thrift store
March 8, 2016Bibles for Missions (BFM) has opened a large new store in Orleans. The Canadian non-profit organization is more than just another thrift store. They also funnel a surprising amount of money to international mission work. “The benefits of a thrift store itself are great for a local […]
Read full articleChallenging the Word of God
March 3, 2016By early March, most New Year’s resolutions are long forgotten. All too often the January diet turned into a February Big Mac, while the gym membership card collects dust on a shelf somewhere. But a group from […]
Read full articleStanding up for conscience rights
March 2, 2016While Canadians wait for the Liberals to introduce legislation on physician assisted suicide, numerous Christian organizations are sounding alarm bells about the importance of protecting doctors’ conscience rights. Although the new laws have not yet been tabled, several provincial […]
Read full article40 years of Bible study on Parliament Hill
February 25, 2016Forty years ago, Christians started meeting weekly on Parliament Hill for prayer and biblical study. Today, called the Parliament Hill Christian Fellowship, it’s still going strong. “The people who first started meeting found […]
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