A Biblical worldview has a radical effect on a person’s life and inspires faith for everyday life. “A Gospel that does not deal with the issues of the day is not a gospel at all” – Martin Luther “The Christian belief system (worldview) which the Christian knows to be grounded in divine revelation is relevant to all of life.” – Carl. F. H. Henry “The [secular] humanist … [Read more...] about The vital importance of a Biblical worldview
Community
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Turning points of grace
When Ashleigh reflects on her life’s journey so far, she sees God’s grace in the many turning points that have brought her to where she is today. It fills her with hope. “I am so blessed,” she says. “I’m just surprised over and over again by how God works.” Ashleigh describes herself as a gamer and a metalhead. She is also a daughter, a sister, and a friend. She is … [Read more...] about Turning points of grace
Offer better palliative care, not death, urge grieving parents
(Picture: L-R: Mike Schouten, his late son Marcus, and his wife Jennifer just after Marcus’ high school graduation in 2021. Mike Schouten donned his late son’s jacket when he urged the AMAD committee to protect minors from assisted suicide. The final presentation to the special joint parliamentary/ senate committee on medical assistance in dying (AMAD) (Nov 2022) – made by … [Read more...] about Offer better palliative care, not death, urge grieving parents
Stop the carnage of MAiD
“MAiD is not end-of-life care. It is not an expression of equality; it is an exemption to equality.” “You hear your legislators discuss whether it would be better to be dead than to be like you. “Disabled people are dying en masse in institutions.” When three disability rights advocates addressed the special joint parliamentary/senate committee on medical … [Read more...] about Stop the carnage of MAiD
One night out: One formerly homeless youth slept outside this November
When Trevor was 10 years old, his mom and grandma did not have the resources to care for him and he was placed in foster care. There, he experienced some disheartening living experiences. After losing his housing as an older teen, Trevor ended up homeless in Mission. However, throughout the past 17 years, Trevor did not walk alone. Youth Unlimited outreach worker, Calvin, has … [Read more...] about One night out: One formerly homeless youth slept outside this November