Florence Nightingale’s example inspired countless people to serve as missionary nurses overseas. Janice’s aunt Fran Cline served as a missionary nurse in India. Often the missionary door would open to caring nurses and doctors who went overseas in the name of Christ. China was initially very resistant to the gospel but was open to missionary … [Read more...] about Florence Nightingale, mother of missionary nurses
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.
Jesus treasures children, so should we
Psalm 127 tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord, a reward from him. Because God treasures children as made in His image, so should we. As our four grandchildren love to sing, “Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world, red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in his sight.” Sadly, our culture is … [Read more...] about Jesus treasures children, so should we
The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Written by Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Janice Hird and Alicia Hird Why has Mister Rogers’ legacy grown so much in impact after his death from stomach cancer in 2003? Why does Mister Rogers remind people so much of Jesus, especially in COVID times? Perhaps it was because he showed us how to better love our neighbour, “Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all parenting, all … [Read more...] about The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Why would a relatively obscure Canadian university professor suddenly become a world-renowned speaker of rock-star status with millions of YouTube subscribers? After his questioning Bill C-16’s criminalization of misgendering in 2017, the world started listening to this unknown Canadian. The New York Times describes Jordan Peterson as “the most influential … [Read more...] about Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
How many today realize that George Williams was the Billy Graham of the 19th Century? Whenever he crossed the Atlantic Ocean, he made a point of personally sharing Christ and giving out literature to everyone on the ocean liner. Powerful movements, especially those touching youth, can usually be traced to one visionary individual who sets the “genetic code” … [Read more...] about Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA