In the Old Testament times, we see a common thread that God blesses and curses Israel depending on whether or not they follow Him. In New Testament times, it is Christ who became a curse for us that we might be reconciled with God (Gal. 3:13). Barrenness was often considered Read more…
Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche and son of a former Canadian governor general, was captivated by the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus delivers in Matthew chapters 5 through 7. He opened a home for people who are developmentally challenged in Trosly-Breuil, France. I am very saddened to hear about recent Read more…
In the West, we forget just how many orphans there are in the world. The Bible in James 1:27 commands us to “look after widows and orphans in their distress.” If we take this command seriously, how might we remember the fatherless in our world? Although Canada has orphans, much Read more…