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Reflections on the year of vision
December 31, 2020I’m thankful that I resisted the temptation to preach a sermon on “2020 Vision” back at the beginning of this year. Not that I didn’t have lots of plans for the year, but by Easter time it became clear that God had different plans for all of us, and for everyone […]
Read full articleWork prayer group sees salvation during pandemic
July 31, 2020The challenges of this past year are obvious, but they have also inspired a new zeal that is propelling the Kingdom forward. One example is a prayer group at Welch LLP, an accounting firm with a large presence in Ottawa. “We have 10 […]
Read full articleOttawa’s Virtuous Women changing lives in Cameroon
June 18, 2020Ottawa’s “Virtuous Women” prayer and Bible study group started with a humble, local focus based on Christian growth, but soon its vision expanded to span the globe. Today, its outreach program includes life-changing […]
Read full article“Booching the Gap” for addiction recovery
June 3, 2020Doctors expect the COVID-19 restrictions to amplify issues of addiction and recovery. With limitations on how ministries can operate and fundraise, Carlington Booch is inviting Ottawa residents to “Booch the gap” at a […]
Read full articleA tribute to the Inspirational Value Centre
May 6, 2019“At that point it becomes more than a retail transaction.” Janet Mabie Special to Spur Ottawa It started with a
Read full articleThe white flag of victory
August 17, 2018In the last year, 23-year-old Tobi Oluwole has gone from losing his job to becoming the C.E.O. of his own business. The ambitious young man is part of a team of Christian young people behind SRNDR Clothing (pronounced “surrender”)—a Christian clothing design business that challenges […]
Read full articleDrinking for recovery
June 8, 2018Kombucha, a fermented and sweetened black or green tea known for its health benefits, is a growing fad, but thanks to an Ottawa pastor the beverage is also giving a boost to local addiction recovery initiatives. Jon Ruby, who pastors Union City Church in […]
Read full articleBean there. Love the equator.
July 13, 2017“Fair trade was just beginning in Canada.” Jenny Burr Spur Ottawa Correspondent. When Amber and Craig Hall first started their
Read full articleFinding family in India
March 21, 2017Carli and Ben Albrecht may not officially be parents yet, but they have a group of kids they dearly love. These kids live in Nagpur, India, at Prem Sewa Shikshan Sangh—a children’s home and school where Carli and Ben have been volunteering since […]
Read full articleGoing about the Father’s business
January 11, 2017A young Ottawa woman’s dream came true this past August. She started a business, opening Holy Voice Coffee-Bookstore and Gifts in the city’s east end. Djenane Najmanovich was working for the government when she heard a “holy voice” telling […]
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