Sanctity of Life
The difference a Pregnancy Centre makes: Thirty-six years ago, the Christian Advocacy Society (CAS) embarked on a vision of doing justice and loving mercy in the Greater Vancouver area. The heart of the matter was focussed on the value of human life where all persons are recognized as distinct and precious human beings, from conception…
Evangelicals and Abortion
Anyone who spends time in or around pro-life circles knows that unborn children are created in the image of God. But what does that mean? In February of last year, shockwaves reverberated throughout much of American media, political, legal and medical circles when the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created through in vitro fertilization…
Looking for a new church, and how I found one
After 25 years of congregational ministry, I felt a new wind of the Spirit blowing in my life, to complete my role as a pastor and focus instead on the writing side of my ministry. It felt like a huge step for my husband and me to leave the congregation that had first called and…
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Scary Times: Three strategies to reduce your anxiety
Lately, clients have been coming into my office and expressing shock and awe at how well their portfolios have done. I’d love to take the credit, but for the most part it’s been due to a mismatch between reality and a perception caused by media coverage. Things just aren’t as bad out there as you…
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Building purposeful teams: An Interview with Pete Baran, CEO Blueneck.ca
To quote David Tripp, “Embedded in the larger story of redemption is a principle we must not miss. God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things in the lives of others.” Effective teamwork is not about personal status or competition – it’s about empowering others to fulfill their God-given potential. Everyone yearns for purpose. Within…
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Eric Liddell – Chasing something more
The American stars laughed themselves silly when the Chinese-born rugby player threw back his head and raged from the back of the pack toward the finish line at the Paris Olympics. This wasn’t even Eric Liddell’s race to run. He was a sprinter, and the 440 wasn’t designed for a man clawing at the air…
Kaleo: Unique Times Three?
A unique setting, a unique combination and all done in a unique way…what’s the result? A life-transforming year growing as a Christ-follower and Christian leader. Started in 2003, the Kaléo program combines Christian College and Christian camp where students experience the best of both worlds. This highly effective partnership of Camp Qwanoes and Briercrest College…
Camp Qwanoes
It’s Go Time – you were MADE for this!: Go time? The sad realty for many children and youth today is they are lost – for so many reasons. Lonely. And very confused. They need help! And this is where camp comes in. Day after day, week after week, God’s love FINDS people at camp.…
BC Camp Spotlight
Camp Squeah | Camp Qwanoes | Timberline Ranch | TWU Camps Camp Squeah The Character of the Trinity: I recently did a study on the sovereignty of God (not a light topic, I can assure you). But part of that study and class involved considering the characteristics of God. To fully appreciate the notion of…
Alberta Camp Spotlight
Alberta Pioneer Camp | Pioneer Bible Camp | Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp Alberta Pioneer Camp Resiliency & Jesus Moments: There is so much value in experiencing new things. Through backcountry trips, horsemanship skills, and sunny days spent splashing in the pool or lake we have found that each camp moment presents a unique opportunity to…
Ministry/Mission Spotlight
CFI – Christian Friends of Israel | Christian Service Brigade | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Family Foundations Canada School of Ministry | Multi Cultural Services CFI – Christian Friends of Israel Give to the work of Christian Friends of Israel as we support the ministry within the land of ISRAEL! Volunteers labor to rebuild, restore…