Discipleship
Oldest Canadian: A True Hero
Elizabeth Buhler, then the oldest Canadian living in Canada, was just weeks away from her 112 birthday when she passed away. In a write-up for the National Post, Joe O'Conner said: She deserves a medal, a badge, a eulogy from the Prime Minister and a half-page entry in the Canadian Encyclopedia under the heading: “An Extraordinary Ordinary Life.” Elizabeth...
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The Legacy of a Christian Father I grew up as a pastor’s kid. I am also adopted....
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Oil Changes (and the Wonder of Prayer) “Fill ‘er up.” “Yes, sir.” As a high school student, my first job...
Going through a tough time? Connect with a mentor for a supportive voice. In times of disappointment, heartache, sickness or discontent when the storms of life are raging all around God sometimes feels very far away. We can start to wonder why He let this happen, or why He isn’t doing something, right now, to stop it or fix it. He could...
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Have a specific prayer on your heart this Lent season? Share your requests with a mentor. For many of us, our churches have moved away from the more austere traditions of the past. Our pastors don’t wear suits. Our worship teams have drummers and you can download a podcast of the sermon. In many ways church has become more relaxed and...
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My new computer arrived. I was so excited, I eagerly opened the box. Then I suddenly felt overwhelmed and confused. I glanced at the manual and realized it only complicated my confusion. At that point I knew the answer was to call an expert. Many new believers have experienced the joy of receiving Christ but are left feeling overwhelmed and...
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Much has been written about how parents can help lead their children to Christ, but have you ever thought about what role you, a grandparent, can play in leading your grandchildren to Christ? One visitor to our site recently shared her own experience in this area: “I must tell you that after reading the Journey of Joy to my five grandsons,...
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How much sweeter could life be if we all had someone to walk side by side with us in this journey called life? As Christian women we can make a huge impact in the workplace because we can provide both spiritual and professional mentoring to other women, saved and unsaved. Kathleen Shaw, the first woman to mentor me professionally, will always...
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I remember several years ago standing behind the curtain during our church’s Passion Play. At the end of each performance, I would step out and explain how to be saved by trusting the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Onstage, Jesus had just risen, and the disciples were running back to look inside the tomb. I got so caught up in their excitement...
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