As the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches on February 24, Christian leaders of Orthodox, Catholic, Evangelical, and other faith traditions in Canada, together with the World Evangelical Alliance's Peace & Reconciliation Network, The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, and The Canadian Council of Churches invite all Christians and people … [Read more...] about Church and Christian leaders of Canada call for peace as war in Ukraine enters its second year
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Persecuted for their faith
China Over five years ago, the Early Rain Covenant Church in China was raided, leading to multiple arrests. In the years that have followed, the Chinese Communist Party has made a concerted effort to harass the members of this Christian community in an attempt to completely shut down the church. More recently, on October 28, the church held a graduation ceremony in … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
The day I bought Jesus a Burrito
Practical religion sometimes is not pretty. Jesus says clearly in Matthew 25 that to feed the hungry, to give a drink to someone thirsty and to visit the sick and the lonely is doing it personally to Him. Recently I was visiting in Portland, Oregon, coming out of a shopping mall in mid-afternoon suddenly there in front of me was a shabby, unkempt homeless man asking … [Read more...] about The day I bought Jesus a Burrito
Choosing Christ’s love in 2024
On a New Year’s Eve, the well-known author Michael Harper was sailing solo on Lake Taupo in New Zealand. Suddenly his boat capsized in a particularly violent squall about a mile offshore. Clinging to the side of the boat and unable to right it, Michael was rescued after an hour in the chilly glacial waters. He nearly died of hypothermia. When Michael recovered, he asked God … [Read more...] about Choosing Christ’s love in 2024
Christmas with The Chosen – Holy Night
For the first time in its three seasons, theatres in Canada will feature the highly anticipated Christmas Special, Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night, for a limited number of showings. Whether you’re already a dedicated fan of The Chosen or have yet to be introduced, this year’s Christmas production will immerse you in the Christmas story contextualized by historical drama, … [Read more...] about Christmas with The Chosen – Holy Night