Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a project of Samaritan’s Purse, mobilizes churches and volunteers each fall to pack gift-filled shoeboxes – simple toys, school supplies, and hygiene items – that are delivered to children around the world, alongside a clear, child-friendly presentation of the Christian Gospel. The ministry’s stated purpose is to demonstrate God’s love in a … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Child: Small Shoeboxes, Big Impact
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor served as a missionary for 18 years in Kenya and as a pastor of a multi-cultural church in Vancouver for 23 years. He is the founder of New Hope Community Services Society and currently works as the academic coordinator between Trinity Western University and Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions in Rwanda. He is the author of 23 books (see some at jackataylor.com). He is also a credentialed marriage coach (1heartcoaching.com). He has been married to Gayle for 48 years.
Helicopter Governments: part two – Bill C-9
We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, hovering over their little ones to protect them from every scrape and fall. Can governments, sincere in their motive, overprotect their citizens? The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) and Bill C-9 (The Combatting Hate Act) as a solution to the social turmoil in our nation. But is their effort an overreaction … [Read more...] about Helicopter Governments: part two – Bill C-9
Helicopter Governments
Part One – Bill C-2 We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, hovering over their little ones to protect them from every scrape and fall. Can governments, sincere in their motive, overprotect their citizens? The Liberal government has introduced Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act) and Bill C-9 (The Combatting Hate Act) as a solution to the social turmoil in our nation. The bills are … [Read more...] about Helicopter Governments
The Human Stop Sign
I met Cathy Peters years ago on Bowen Island before her passion raised her to national acclaim. She was an articulate teacher out to change the world. In the last 11 years, Peters has made over 900 presentations on human trafficking to over 20,000 listeners, not including her online presence. She’s presented to the RCMP in their national webinar on trafficking, presented to two … [Read more...] about The Human Stop Sign
Prostitution Laws Upheld by Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision given on July 24, 2025, in a case heard by justices Wagner, Karakatsanis, Cote, Rowe, Martin, Kasirer, Jamal, O’Bonsawin, and Moreau (on November 12 and 13, 2024) The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the constitutional challenge by appellants Mikhail Kloubakov and Hicham Moustaine (both escort service drivers) against Canada’s sex worker laws. The … [Read more...] about Prostitution Laws Upheld by Supreme Court