India: A Christian couple was recently sentenced to prison after accusations were made that they had been involved in pressuring others to convert to Christianity. Pastor Ramesh Ahirwar and his wife Sakshi are from the village of Vivek Nagar in Madhya Pradesh. A man had accused the couple of abducting his estranged wife Sapna (who also happens to be Pastor Ramesh’s niece) … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
On the trail
by David Clements, Ph.D. (Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at Trinity Western University) The motto of the Langley Field Naturalists (LFN) is “to know nature and keep it worth knowing.” As I read the book launched by the LFN in December On the Trail: 50 Years of Engaging with Nature I reflected a lot on the meaning of the motto. The motto is about … [Read more...] about On the trail
New books by Canadian authors
Pillow Fights & Sleepless Nights: Thriving as a Christian Camp Leader By Craig Douglas William-Barnes Publishing If you’re looking to serve at a Christian camp in any capacity, Pillow Fights & Sleepless Nights will help prepare you for your upcoming adventure and ground you in biblical leadership principles. Follow the stories of Madison, Jon, and some of the … [Read more...] about New books by Canadian authors
New Books recommended by House of James bookstore
Non-fiction: Strange Religion By Nijay K Gupta Baker Publishing Group The first Christians were weird. Just how weird is often lost on today’s believers. Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They believed unusual things, worshiped God in strange ways, and lived a unique lifestyle. They … [Read more...] about New Books recommended by House of James bookstore
The Worth More film project
by Bronwyn Gray I’m working on a short film with Sloan Media called Worth More, about the value of every human life. God has personally been teaching me that I’m valuable and loved by Him no matter what, and with over 60,000 deaths in Canada by euthanasia since its initial legalization in 2016, I know I’m not the only one who needs to hear this message. Canadians need to be … [Read more...] about The Worth More film project