The hornet’s nest of Bill C-9
Every once in a while, someone pokes the hornet’s nest on some area of faith and believers wake up. Bill C-9, originally meant to protect places of worship from intimidation and harassment, has been turned on its head, and Christian influencers are rallying the troops. In January 2024, Canada launched the Action Plan on Combatting…
You Are Worth Fighting For: Hope for an Anxious Generation
I have spoken with many parents and teachers who feel concerned and at times helpless. Teens and kids in their care struggle with anxiety more than ever. You see it during homework, in class discussions, or in a quick text: a young person who withdraws, snaps over small issues, or simply cannot settle. Signal Hill…
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Exploring the Faith of Premiers Ernest Manning & William Aberhart
Whom were the only radio evangelists to become provincial premiers in Canada? William Aberhart and Ernest Manning have that distinction. Aberhart, known as Bible Bill, served as the seventh Premier of Alberta from 1935 to 1943. Ernest Manning was the eighth Alberta Premier from 1943 to 1968. Born in Ontario, Aberhart had attended a Presbyterian…
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Israel Matters: For His Name’s Sake
Does Israel still matter to God, and does Israel still matter to believers in Jesus? That question is at the heart of this series. In previous articles, we explored God’s unbreakable covenant with Abraham, and we examined modern Israel as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Today, we bring those two themes together – the covenant…
Kaleo: I wish this was there when I graduated high school
We often hear this from parents whose child discovers the Kaléo program. Why? Combine a unique setting, unique partnership all done in a unique way and what do you get? 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…
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Alberta Camp Spotlight
Alberta Pioneer Camp | Pioneer Bible Camp | Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp | Camp Teepee Pole | Camp Valaqua 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…
BC Camp Spotlight
Photo: Courtesy of Camp Qwanoes ––– Camp Squeah | Camp Qwanoes | TWU Camps | Camp Amasa Camp Squeah Kids Need More OutsideIn the age of screens, digital information, technology and electronic everything, now more than ever we need to soak ourselves and our children in creation. There are many reasons to be concerned these…
“Going All Out” – and everyone’s invited! Camp Qwanoes Summer 2026 – Celebrating 60 years!
It was the last full day of summer and a camper asked me a question that caught me completely off guard. It was Youth Camp (ages 15-18) and on the last full day we do a giant outdoor banquet complete with elaborate decorations, a huge setup, and an incredible meal. It’s a memorable night that…
Middle East War Impacts Ministries in Iran and Israel
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes described by officials as a preventive operation aimed at neutralizing imminent threats and degrading Iran’s military capabilities, marking a significant escalation in long-standing tensions in the region. In response to the strike, Lana Silk, President and CEO of Harvest Middle East Ministries (HMM), a long-established…
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A Christian Review of the Enneagram
For years, I’ve heard about the Enneagram but had never taken the test myself. Some describe it as a personality test or a tool for self-discovery. Some recommend it as a helpful resource to foster emotional health for pastors, missionaries, and other Christian workers. Some say it lacks biblical grounding, while others trace the origins…
Mission/Ministry Spotlight
CFI – Christian Friends of Israel | CSB Canada | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Bible School at Capernwray Harbour | Hearts and Hands for Refugees Canada | CFI – Christian Friends of Israel As we spring into March with a world praying for peace and goodwill, we once again are caught off guard as war…