I have a vivid memory where my mother had me recite my first childhood prayer for bedtime comfort: “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” That prayer gripped my heart with fear, not comfort! Since then, I’ve learned to express better prayers and I am devoted to prayer (Acts 6:4; … [Read more...] about Prayer and pursuing God’s presence
Faith
Inspiring a deeper walk of faith in God, expressed as Father, Son, and Spirit. Living out our shared experiences of life in Christ.
Food for Thought: He Restores My Soul
“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness, For His name’s sake” Psalm 23:3 I don’t know about you, but I sure could use some soul restoration right now. Some days it is hard to focus on peace with all the things that are happening in this world. So much fear and so many threats, if I didn’t have my faith to hold on to I’m not sure if my mind could … [Read more...] about Food for Thought: He Restores My Soul
Learning to live unafraid
Clouds blocked the sun and turned the sky an ominous black as I approached Prince George, British Columbia. I’d traveled that road more than twenty times, but I’d never seen clouds so menacing. They hovered like a bully with hands on hips, defying my approach. I felt certain they would hurl hailstones if I came closer. I could only imagine how large those hailstones might … [Read more...] about Learning to live unafraid
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
Vision in business: What is your passion?
An interview with Jenani (Jen) Paul, President, Digital Consultants How important is vision in business? Absolutely vital! In fact, perishing is at stake! We read in Proverbs 29:18a (KJV) “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” We are invited to ask God for both wisdom and for vision, but when we ask, we must not doubt; instead, we must believe. To … [Read more...] about Vision in business: What is your passion?