Advent Week 1: The Candle of Hope
Dig deeper into the story of Christmas with the first of our advent life lessons - The Journey to Bethlehem.
“May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Christmas is coming! There are loved ones to... >Read More
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Sexual Abuse Victor Offers Hope for Victims
It hits you in the gut: Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football coach, a convicted child molester. For Josh McDowell, it brings back agonizing memories. He knows how Sandusky’s victims must feel. “You never get over it,” says the now septuagenarian.
A male housekeeper sexually molested Josh from ages six to thirteen. At age nine,...... >Read More
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It’s Not A Waste
Have you ever hit a dead end and discovered whatever career or job or schooling you pursued wasn’t for you? Maybe you’re just not cut out for engineering (or nursing, or teaching). As you attempt to switch directions and you look back over the last year (or two, or three) of your life is one question haunts you. Was... >Read More
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disappointment,
God's plan,
God's timing,
hope,
school
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Stubbornness of Hope
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“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed….” (Romans 4:18)
I’m thankful that hope is so stubborn. If it wasn’t, I think I’d be a goner. In spite of all the times my circumstances have tempted me to throw in the towel, hope just won’t let me... >Read More
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Becky Toews,
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in the dark,
Romans 4:18,
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A New Song
If God has placed a new song in your heart, why not share it by becoming an online mentor? God can use you right where you are. Learn more and apply today.
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” (Psalm 40:3a)
Life has been busy. The house has been full. Meal planning, grocery... >Read More
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Dare to Dream
A couple of years ago I decided to change directions in my career. I had studied Massage Therapy and after working in the field for just under a year, I couldn’t imagine myself in that profession long-term. I quit my job on a whim, moved to a different province and started studying another degree, this one in Media and... >Read More
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Andrea Debruin,
choice,
destiny,
dreams,
hope,
letting go,
soul cravings,
what is my destiny?
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When Hope Floats Your Way
Are you struggling with feelings of sadness, loneliness or despair. Need someone to listen… talk to a mentor
“Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish. Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins . . .... >Read More
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Barbara Alpert,
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The Winter of My...
What does winter say to your heart? “I prefer winter and fall, when... >more
Chaos Now For Beauty Later
“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already... >more
What Do You Fear?
