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A Lenten Invitation: Into the Wilderness
By PortalBot • March 07, 2022

I grew up in a Christian home, but as a child Lent was not part of my family’s spiritual rhythms. I have no history to fall back on in knowing how to observe Lent. It has been a process of discover...

The Joy of Evangelism
By PortalBot • January 11, 2022

If you’re like me, when someone starts talking about the need to get more involved in evangelism, the first thought to come to mind isn’t ‘JOY’. Maybe its stress. Or guilt. Or shame. Or fear. Why d...

Afghan Refugees: How can we Respond?
By PortalBot • November 23, 2021

With the recent upheaval in Afghanistan, the Canadian government has committed to accept 40,000 refugees. Lorna calls the church to step up to help settle Afghan Refugees.

She a...

Blessed are the Peacemakers
By PortalBot • September 22, 2021

I do not belittle the challenges facing the Church today, or each of us personally. Disputes arise because issues are deep and complex, but our posture in disagreement affects our witness to the wo...

Opportunities & Threats for the Canadian Church: What's Next?
By PortalBot • May 31, 2021

"What’s next?" is a big question. We may not know the next step, but do we know the right direction?

We will move ahead whether we are prepared or not. But what are we expecting? Is it on...

7 Characteristics of Effective Witnesses
By PortalBot • March 03, 2021

Some of the most effective witnesses I've seen have surprised me. They don't look like what I imagine. They aren't necessarily well-educated, or financially stable, or well-established in society.<...

Nova Scotia: A Prophecy & A Prayer
By PortalBot • August 17, 2020

A look at Nova Scotia during this present time, from a local who shares a prophecy & a prayer for Nova Scotia. 

Focus
By PortalBot • April 27, 2020

Focus. There is one thing that is occupying the whole world's attention right now. The church is aware of another 'virus', one that we have been tasked with bringing the readily available cure to t...

A Story on Entitlement
By PortalBot • January 23, 2020

One morning in late October, while I was driving to the Outreach Canada office, a big rock chip got thrown into my windshield, which cracked and broke off a piece, and left a dent on the roof top.<...