Tag "Spiritual growth"
Living in community: a radical counter-culture
In a world where autonomy and personal space are nearly sacred, there is a growing counter-cultural movement developing in the Church, focused on intentional community. It’s a journey one local family recently joined in the hopes of inspiring […]
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A drug addict’s secret
Chris Poulson has had a hard life. Abused as a young child, the shame drove him to act out in school and experiment with drugs, but after years of crime and addiction, an experience at Harvest House, a Christian rehabilitation centre, helped turn the tides […]
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Wildflowers in the Father’s hands
Ottawa has a growing undercurrent of prayer. Yet, the challenge with united prayer is that eventually we are confronted with this question: What do I do when I’m uncomfortable with the way someone is praying? […]
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Inspired for “new evangelism”
Hundreds of Catholics gathered in Ottawa, May 12 and 13, for a summit exploring “new evangelization”. The annual event aims to help inspire devout believers to begin evangelizing those around them. “There is such a tremendous need now in our country and North America—a post-Christian culture […]
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Resolving rage
Anger is often an indicator of unresolved matters of the heart. Some people express anger, while others absorb it. Regardless of how you deal with anger, it can have negative health impacts, both physically and emotionally. “Holding anger can potentially lead to high blood pressure or heart […]
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Giving your “Yes” to God
It takes a lot of courage to share your convictions with a perfect stranger—even more if you are shy. Sometimes, as 18-year-old Madeline found out, God brings an opportunity He knows will change us, as much […]
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Becoming culturally relevant
Christians are called to serve others and to share God’s love, but life can be busy and many of us wonder “what can I do?” Abraham Sudhakar found a way to make a difference in his community after God led him through a change in perspectives […]
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Reclaiming a lost art
Jesus called only one of the 10 Commandments a gift to mankind. Sadly, that gift (a Sabbath rest) is all but lost today, along with the blessings it brings. Quiet Pools and Love Ottawa are hosting an event to help reclaim the gift of God’s […]
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Responding to persecution
Christians around the world face dire persecution. Even in the West, long a haven of religious freedom, anti-Christian sentiment is on the rise. One Ottawa-based ministry, Ansero, hopes to forge partnerships to shore up […]
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Spreading all your nets on the holidays
While the meaning of Christmas has faded from public view, traditional Christmas and Easter celebrations are still deeply rooted. This year, the joy of Christmas took on a whole new meaning for these people […]
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