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No Need to Fear

Fear sought to take over my life. I asked God to speak in the midst of my storm. He brought me to this verse. [ read more ]

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Race, Materialism, and the False God of Western Civilization

Others – Racism

By the Chalmers Center Note: this is the fifth in a series on the church and racial injustice in America. As we di [ read more ]

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When Demands are Endless

God – Devotional

How did Jesus respond with such clear purpose and direction to all the demands and expectations people had of him? [ read more ]

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What’s the Best Way to Provide Help in a Crisis?

Others – COVID-19

Not all poverty is created equal. It can be helpful to think of three broad categories of poverty alleviation: relief, rehabilitation and development. [ read more ]

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COVID-19: 5 Ways Your Church Can Respond

Others – Community

We’re all reeling from the changes the world has experienced almost overnight from the COVID-19 outbreak. [ read more ]

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360 Degrees – Tour a Life Garden and Local Market in Kitale, Kenya

Creation – Food

The lush greens, reds and yellows. The scent of fresh things growing. The taste of an avocado straight from the tree… [ read more ]

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What Seeds of Change Will You Plant?

Creation – Food

The hunger for nutrition is universal. Access is not. Life Gardens are growing health where it’s needed most. [ read more ]

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YSM Services During Covid-19

Others – COVID-19

The communities Yonge Street Mission (YSM) serves are deeply impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. [ read more ]

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Is the Need for Canadian Experience for Job Seekers Really Just Hidden Racism?

Others – Racism

There’s a resigned acceptance - to the point that it has practically become a joke among Canadian newcomers - that to get a job of any note, you must [ read more ]

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Leading the Lost in Prison

God – Evangelism

Gerald became a believer before he was sent to prison. But now that he’s incarcerated, he has found purpose in guiding other prisoners to Christ. [ read more ]

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Joseph Lauren: Post-custody Housing Challenges and Solutions

Others – Homelessness

Joseph Lauren was rare among federal prisoners having been convicted of a white collar crime. [ read more ]

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From Riches to Restorative Justice

Self – Identity

Our program director, Joseph Lauren, speaks about his journey. Originally published by the John Howard Society of Canada. [ read more ]

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