Few people were as successful as Dr. Henry Wilson. Born in Peterborough, Ontario in 1841, he won the Wellington scholarship and entered Trinity College, ultimately receiving a Doctorate of Divinity in 1883. His first ministry was as curate of the Cathedral of St. George’s Kingston, Ontario. There he fruitfully ministered for 17 years until one … [Read more...] about Dr Henry Wilson: A penitent lost soul, a natural with children
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Florence Nightingale, mother of missionary nurses
Florence Nightingale’s example inspired countless people to serve as missionary nurses overseas. Janice’s aunt Fran Cline served as a missionary nurse in India. Often the missionary door would open to caring nurses and doctors who went overseas in the name of Christ. China was initially very resistant to the gospel but was open to missionary … [Read more...] about Florence Nightingale, mother of missionary nurses
The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Written by Rev. Dr. Ed Hird, Janice Hird and Alicia Hird Why has Mister Rogers’ legacy grown so much in impact after his death from stomach cancer in 2003? Why does Mister Rogers remind people so much of Jesus, especially in COVID times? Perhaps it was because he showed us how to better love our neighbour, “Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all parenting, all … [Read more...] about The wonder of Mister Rogers’ neighbourhood
Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Why would a relatively obscure Canadian university professor suddenly become a world-renowned speaker of rock-star status with millions of YouTube subscribers? After his questioning Bill C-16’s criminalization of misgendering in 2017, the world started listening to this unknown Canadian. The New York Times describes Jordan Peterson as “the most influential … [Read more...] about Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
How many today realize that George Williams was the Billy Graham of the 19th Century? Whenever he crossed the Atlantic Ocean, he made a point of personally sharing Christ and giving out literature to everyone on the ocean liner. Powerful movements, especially those touching youth, can usually be traced to one visionary individual who sets the “genetic code” … [Read more...] about Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA