When I was a child and I would encounter some form of rejection, it often made me feel insecure – and I felt sad. This would manifest itself by my hiding, or getting mad, when I saw that person or group of people. Most likely I was feeling several different emotions. Even as I grew older and would experience rejection, I would feel the same way and have the same … [Read more...] about Ambassadors don’t respond to rejection with rejection
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The incalculable impact of Dr. J.I. Packer: Giant of the faith
Canada has been blessed to have the late Dr J.I. Packer in our own backyard since 1979. Although born in the UK, he became a Canadian citizen after becoming a Regent College professor. His generosity of spirit has transformed countless Christian leaders. How is it that so many of us have experienced such a personal connection to a global leader? Dr Darrell … [Read more...] about The incalculable impact of Dr. J.I. Packer: Giant of the faith
A renewed Indigenous perspective on celebrating Canada Day
I am a Canadian Indigenous man who is a Sixties Scoop Survivor. My uncles and aunts, and my biological mother went to residential schools, as well as my grandparents. Three years ago, when Canada was about to celebrate 150 years, I encountered hostility from some fellow Indigenous people. Not hostility towards me, but towards celebrating Canada Day. The people I had heard from … [Read more...] about A renewed Indigenous perspective on celebrating Canada Day
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – July 30
Human trafficking is big business. Globally, it is the second largest illegal industry worldwide and in 2019, Global Financial Integrity, an organization that tracks illicit financial flows, reported that human trafficking had earned an astounding $150 billion in global profits. In Canada, a trafficker can make between $260,000 - $280,000 per victim per year. Human … [Read more...] about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – July 30
Protesting Pornhub
With pornography now targeting 8-11-year-old boys, it is time to be more alert than ever. On International Women’s Day, 200 protesters, representing the 850,000 who signed an online petition, marched on the headquarters of Mindgeek. Based in Montreal on Decarie Blvd., the pornography supermarket provides an umbrella for 23 internet portals (i.e. Pornhub, Redtube, Gaytube, … [Read more...] about Protesting Pornhub