By Shannon Bell From concrete to forests; gang territory to bears; neighbours in the next apartment to neighbours kilometres away; worship in an urban community centre to worship in the living room of our log cabin in the bush; reggae and jazz to Indigenous drums. When God called our family to move from ministry in the inner-city, black neighbourhood of Little … [Read more...] about Thirty years in the Wilderness
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Books recommended by House of James
Non- Fiction Becoming An Adult By Dr. Henry Cloud Zondervan A faith-based instruction manual to help you discover the fulfilling life you were meant to live. In Becoming an Adult, Dr. Henry Cloud – co-author of the bestselling classic Boundaries – focuses on the growth, connections, separations, and choices that everyone must experience to … [Read more...] about Books recommended by House of James
Living Stones: Being built into a spiritual house
Jasper, sapphire, emerald, chrysolite, topaz, amethyst. These are just a few of the precious stones that make up the foundation of the holy city in the Revelation. Can you imagine? Gorgeous, full of colour, sparkling, solid and reflecting the beauty of our Creator God who made it all. What a sight that will be! Peter in his first letter says that we as the … [Read more...] about Living Stones: Being built into a spiritual house
From Dreams to Reality: The Miraculous Growth of Christianity in Iran
Mike Ansari, CEO, Heart4Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran is predominantly a Muslim-majority country. The estimated number of Christians accounts for approximately 1 percent of the population. Nevertheless, as an Iranian Christian convert, I am greatly encouraged because Christianity is on the rise in Iran. According to a report released by Operation World in 2016, Iran … [Read more...] about From Dreams to Reality: The Miraculous Growth of Christianity in Iran
MCC BC Festival September 2024
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a global, non-profit organization that shares God’s love and compassion for all by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. In all our programs we are committed to relationships with our local partners and churches — their needs guide our priorities. As an Anabaptist organization, we strive to make peace a … [Read more...] about MCC BC Festival September 2024