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Standing on the Front Lines

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:18:49 +0000

Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints Romans 15:30-31 NKJV.

Timothy describes our day as “perilous times” in which people will be lovers of themselves, boasters, disobedient to parents, lacking self-control etc., having a form of godliness but denying its power (2Timothy 3:1-5). It is in the face of our permissive “you can believe anything and still go to heaven,” politically correct society, that we the people of God are called to take a stand for truth and righteousness. That is a challenge for us all, but particularly those who are called to stand on the front lines in very public ways.

As our schools continue down the slippery secular slope, leading our children to greater confusion in relation to spiritual truth, sexual orientation, and the very nature of life itself, it is significant and important that there are those who are continually standing in the gap through prayer. Equally important are those who answer the call to be on the front line and to offer the truth, and speak up for that truth in the face of what can often be great opposition.

Recently I had the opportunity to talk with David Spencer who works with the Professional Learning community of Faith. This is a group of educators, administrators and admin staff who share a common faith in Jesus Christ. Their call is to encourage their colleagues in their Christian faith journey, learn effective ways to nurture the students, and
deliver curriculum from a perspective that aligns with the Word of God as presented in the Bible. They are located in the Peel Region of Ontario and are committed to making a difference for Christ in the schools of their province.

It is important that we stand together with those who are on the frontlines through prayer. When we invest in another’s work in this way, we will reap the same blessing in our own areas.

For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know I will not be ashamed. Isaiah 50:7

Prayer Points:

That God would raise up courageous Spirit led people who will stand on the front lines and speak truth
For those who have taken their place in this way, that they would be refreshed, encouraged, and see fruit
For David Spencer and his team as they stand for hope and change in the schools of Ontario

Looking for Purpose

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:29:37 +0000

When Jacques first started university he thought he was in the perfect program. But as he progressed through his schooling and the classes got harder and harder he started to wonder if it was such a great idea. He lost his motivation and with it, his grades. His life needed a purpose, would he find it in a classroom?

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Starting Conversations Through Images

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:25:14 +0000

If you were asked to choose an image that best describes you and where you are in life, what would your image look like? She uses images connect to students and their current realities. She has been amazed at the spiritual conversations that have started from a simple image.

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Talking To Strangers

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:22:33 +0000

Talking to a stranger is hard enough. How do you talk to a stranger about Christ? When she shared Christ with a girl named Sophie she found a new courage she never knew she had. Would you be able to share your faith with someone you just met?

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The Good News

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:30:12 +0000

Imagine never hearing the gospel in your own language. That is the situation many international students find themselves in. Cheryl lead an event where international students heard the message of Jesus in their own language for the very first time and it was an eye-opening experience.

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Facilitating A Faith Adventure

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:26:54 +0000

When Jonathan helped organize a discussion group about faith on his campus, he weren’t sure what to expect. But some of the attendees surprised him with their interest and response! Many people want to talk about faith, they just need a venue. How can you help facilitate a person’s faith adventure?

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Sharing My Story on Facebook

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:58:49 +0000

When Alana shared her testimony on Facebook she was blown away by the responses that she got. Some of them even came from people she hadn’t talked to in a long time. She was excited to teach her students how to write their stories and thrilled to hear what happened next. If you want to share your testimony with your Facebook friends, we can help.

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How to Experience God

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:09:09 +0000

Stephanie loves connecting with people and talking to them about their lives and their view of the world. Recently she met Erin, a bio-sci major, who wondered why some people like Stephanie experienced God personally, while she didn’t. Stephanie was able to share how God has made Himself available through Jesus for anyone to experience. If you have a heart for reaching others with God’s gospel truth, have you considered becoming involved in exciting ministry opportunities through Power to Change?

Radically Transform Your Campus

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:16:24 +0000

Do you think you are too old to related to university students, let alone travel across the world on a mission trip? Don’t your age stop you from seeing the Great Commission fulfilled. You can be used by God.

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Online Testimonies

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:52:38 +0000

During a group training session which focused on how students could share their testimonies with others, they decided to try sharing their stories on Facebook. As an example to the students, Jennifer put her own story on Facebook, and this simple act generated many conversations with friends. Would you like to share your story with others online?

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