A woman walked through the open door of our new church building and stayed for the prayer meeting. While we were studying the Gospel of Luke every night, she was amazed to discover that the baby Jesus was God even from birth. When the revelation struck her, she said, “I’m going to tell all my friends; they won’t believe it!” Then there was a man who also came into our prayer … [Read more...] about Oikos: A trinity of miracles
Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
Books by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird include God's Firestarters; Blue Sky, a novel; and For Better, For Worse: Discovering the keys to a Lasting Relationship. Dr Ed’s newest award-winning book The Elisha Code is co-authored with Rev. David Kitz. Earlier books by Dr. Ed include the award-winning Battle for the Soul of Canada, and Restoring Health: Body, Mind, & Spirit.
CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Christians love CS Lewis for his best-selling Narnia Tales, which have sold over 100 million copies. The Narnia Tales movies have grossed over 1.5 billion dollars worldwide. Many people however have not connected CS Lewis with science fiction. Before Aslan and the Narnia Tales (1950-1956), there was Elwin Ransom and CS Lewis’ Space … [Read more...] about CS Lewis: Before there was Narnia there was science fiction
Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy
Like Chief Joseph Brant, Chief Dan George has left a remarkable Canadian legacy. He himself was a chief’s son. In the 1990 North Vancouver Centennial book, Chuck Davis describes Chief Dan George as one of North Vancouver’s most famous citizens. Born on July 24, 1899, Chief Dan George died at age 82 on September 12, 1981. His birth name was Gwesanouth/Teswahno Slahoot, meaning … [Read more...] about Chief Dan George’s Canadian legacy
Phil Callaway: Missionary comedian
Have you noticed that some Christians in COVID times look like they have been baptized in prune juice? Does God once again need to fill our mouths with laughter and our tongues with shouts of joy? (Psalm 126:2). Phil Callaway, missionary comedian says, “I have a fear of fences, But I just can’t get over it.” Janice gave Ed a birthday present of Phil Callaway’s newest book … [Read more...] about Phil Callaway: Missionary comedian
Don & Carol Richardson’s Peace Child
What would you say to God if He personally called you to serve among head-hunting cannibals? Might you be tempted to say like Moses “Who am I? Send someone else.” Don and Carol Richardson said yes to God, and courageously went to the Sawi people in Papua, Indonesia, just north of Australia. The Sawi welcomed Don Richardson because he was a ‘white ghost’, the first they had … [Read more...] about Don & Carol Richardson’s Peace Child