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“Wind of the Spirit” Brings Volunteer to SOOP

Verena Hoffman of Rose Bay, Nova Scotia keeps a lot of "stuff" in her car because she doesn't always know where the Holy Spirit will lead. And for the past fifteen years, the Spirit kept her pretty busy. Since her immigration to Canada from Switzerland in 1985 and retirement from teaching in 1992, Hoffman has been the caretaker of a ranch in northern... >Full Story

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Seeing Scripture Come to Life in India

Every Christian knows that God heals - at least, we all read about Him doing these sorts of things in the Bible. But few of us get to witness such healings firsthand, especially dramatic healings where someone’s limbs are healed before our eyes or they get up off their deathbed and walk. Roger Sabourin of Medicine Hat, Alberta is... >Read More



Giving Something Back to Haiti

Haiti stole Roger Medley’s heart long before he ever visited the tiny Caribbean country. It all started in 1995 when Roger and his wife Shawna adopted a little boy, Nathan, from Haiti. His brother-in-law also adopted two Haitian children. Four years later, Roger’s brother-in-law was leading a mission trip to Haiti, sponsored by Northview Community...... >Read More



Forgiveness is What the Lord Wants

This is a story of a changed life, as told to Power to Change Ministries Last month, I was reading Focus on the Family magazine when I noticed they were looking for stories about people in your life whom you considered to be heroes. As I thought about it, I realized many people - such as police officers, firefighters, and soldiers... >Read More



Serving Together: A Life of Pastoring

Today I can look back on 45 years of full-time Christian ministry, where we have scaled amazing heights we would have never dared to dream about. We have also plunged to depths of sorrow, betrayal and loss that we didn't know was possible. We have had dreams realized and dreams shattered. We have pastored large churches and small ones. We... >Read More



Investing Your L.I.F.E.

Investments! Women have become much more aware of the importance of taking control of their finances and investing wisely. Lately, however, my thoughts have been directed to investing not only our finances, but our LIFE. "How are you investing your L.I.F.E.?" someone asked me. "We all have labor, influence, finances, and expertise to invest —...... >Read More



Resisting the Pull of Popularity

This is fourth in a four-part series for ministry leaders who feel wrung out, stressed out or burned out. Many churches are filled with worshippers who seek not intimacy with God, but safety in their comfort zones. They want leaders who will keep them there. This is exactly what the children of Israel did. When the people withdrew from the...... >Read More



Go to the Mountain, Even if You Have to Go Alone

This is the third in a four-part series for ministry leaders who feel wrung out, stressed out or burned out. As a leader, have you ever tired of trudging through the heat and sand, wondering if your next step would miraculously take you to higher ground? While it is good to have our eyes on the final destination, it is... >Read More


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