With files from Voice of the Martyrs Canada and Alan Doerksen of Intercede International Jesus made it very clear that to follow Him means denying ourselves and taking up our cross (Matthew 16:24). It means being hated by the world (John 15:18-19), enduring persecution and suffering (2 Timothy 3:12), and even losing our lives (Matthew 16:25). When we feel afraid to accept … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Prayer
Enter into the holy of holies
Matthew 27: 51“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split,” There is a beautiful song titled “Take me in to the Holy of Holies”, the very thought of Jesus’s death, so that we no longer can be separated by our sin, for he was our atonement. We can now enter into the holy of holies, in the presence of God … [Read more...] about Enter into the holy of holies
Dr. Steve Brown: The ethics of leadership
By Drs. Ed Hird and Gordon Dirks Over the last two decades serving with Arrow Leadership, Steve Brown has walked alongside, equipped and encouraged thousands of leaders across Canada, USA and the world. A gifted story-teller, Brown ‘s heartbeat is developing Jesus-centred leaders. This means being led more by Jesus, leading more like Jesus, and leading more to … [Read more...] about Dr. Steve Brown: The ethics of leadership
Evan Roberts in the land of revivals
How might Canada be different if ten per cent of Canadians entered into the Kingdom of God in the next two years? That’s what happened in Wales, the land of revivals and song. Evan Roberts, the spiritual father of the 1904 Welsh Revival, worked from age 12 to 23 with his father Henry in the coal mines. He had visitations from the Holy Spirit, showing all of Wales being … [Read more...] about Evan Roberts in the land of revivals
A House of Prayer for all nations
Back in 1992, Ghanaian Sam Owusu burned with a passion to see a house of prayer for all nations established in metro Vancouver. A handful of others began to kneel with him in his living room. Foundations for community were laid and nurtured in Burnaby and then in New Westminster through a building which God miraculously provided. Calvary Worship Center (CWC) embedded everything … [Read more...] about A House of Prayer for all nations