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Does the Empty Tomb Still Matter in 2025?
By PortalBot • April 20, 2025

The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus are events that cannot be ignored.  Even a brief study of the evidence today will show any honest enquirer that much. The real question is, does the...

Love your Muslim Neighbours this Ramadan: Ways to Pray and Engage
By PortalBot • March 05, 2024

Jesus exhorts us to love our neighbour as ourselves. Are you looking for opportunities to pray for and engage with the Muslims in your neighbourhood this Ramadan? Here are five opportunities t...

Lunar New Year: How Should Christians Celebrate
By PortalBot • January 31, 2024

How should faith impact our celebrations of Lunar New Year as followers of Jesus? Alfred Chui expands on the meaning & traditions of Lunar New Year and offers perspective on how followers ...

Christmas Memories from Around the World
By PortalBot • December 18, 2023

Watermelon, Handprints and Fireworks ... What do they all have in common? They are all elements of favourite Christmas memories and traditions from our MORE Network staff, from around the...

Where's the Peace?
By PortalBot • December 06, 2023

No matter where you are from, if you’ve lived in Canada through more than one or two Christmas seasons, you have probably heard a Christmas carol or saw a card with the phrase, “Peace On Earth”. &n...

The Hope of Christmas
By PortalBot • December 05, 2023

I am so grateful for Christmas, for The Hope of Christmas. Not the sugar-coated, Hallmark movie kind of Christmas, where everything turns out okay in the end. Not the presents and candy canes and t...

A Canada Day Prayer
By PortalBot • June 26, 2023

A prayer for Canada Day...

Father God,

You are mighty in power; you extend your reach throughout the planet and the universe. You provide protection and give mercy to your child...

A Prayer for Easter Morning
By PortalBot • April 02, 2023

Father God, 

This morning as we watch the unfolding glory of the sun rising in the sky revealing the majesty of your creation, we are reminded of the rising of our Savior, Jesus Chri...

A Christmas Prayer
By PortalBot • December 19, 2022

Father,

We glorify your name this holiday season. For you alone, O Lord, are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor.

Christmas day reminds us of your majesty and grace. We are r...

A Coffee Shop Christmas
By PortalBot • December 12, 2022

I love the idea of sitting with family and friends in a warm, cozy, coffee shop taking in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the taste of a scrumptious pastry. Feeling the warmth and com...

Giving Tuesday
By PortalBot • November 28, 2022

Did you know that most of our OC staff serve as missionaries, and are responsible for raising their own support? Your gift will bless an OC missionary, as they serve in areas such as: chaplain...

A Prayer of Thanksgiving
By PortalBot • October 06, 2022

How many times in your life has someone said to you, "Just take a breath!". As you prepare for and participate in Thanksgiving activities, may you be aware of God's presence.

Here is a pr...