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
Biography
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
Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
Dr. David Livingstone originally trained as a missionary doctor to China. When that door closed because of the opium wars, Livingstone ended up in Cape Town, South Africa. Having received the Royal Geographic Society’s highest golden medal, Livingstone lived in an era where no occupation was more admired than that of an African explorer. Sir Roger … [Read more...] about Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
William Carey: Father of modern missions
With our first ever online Mission Central Conference being held January 29 to 31, we all can gain inspiration from the father of Modern Missions. William Carey had a humble beginning as a village shoemaker in Paulersbury, England. He was fascinated with reading books about science, history and travel journals of explorers like Captain … [Read more...] about William Carey: Father of modern missions