Tag "The Bible"
High school students eager for the Bible
ShareWord 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 […]
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New Christian bookstore opens at Calvary Ottawa
Ottawa has a Christian book store again. The Upper Room is unique, however, among stores and even Christian bookstores. Started by Calvary Ottawa, the Upper Room sells their products on a donation basis (not for-profit sales). While they […]
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Project Sword offers a first response to first responders
They are expected to be the strongest in society; well trained and dedicated, serving and protecting, immune to the everyday dysfunction and tragedy that they protect against. Sadly, Canada’s law-enforcement community is facing a desperate crisis […]
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A resolute challenge
With presents unwrapped, turkey consumed, and belt buckles loosened to accommodate, thoughts begin turning to New Year, more celebrations, and what 2019 may bring. Many of us, already regretting that second helping (was it my third?) of mashed potatoes and stuffing, are considering significant life changes for the new year (like a little less gravy next Christmas) […]
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Public Bible reading encourages Pembroke believers
Late this spring, a group of about 40 people gathered at the Pembroke Marina. The weather report predicted thunder storms all afternoon, but that did not deter these people. This was a motivated and determined group. The group of believers were continuing a 16-year-old tradition […]
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Challenging the Word of God
By 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 […]
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