Monthly Archives: October 2009

Prosperity and Poverty

By Jeremiah Smith “…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in … Continue reading

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Patience: A Kingdom Virtue

By Jeremiah Smith Everyday I’m confronted by a culture where “waiting” or “patience” are taboo words.  We want fulfillment of our wants and desires as fast as we can cook Kraft Dinner in the microwave.  It’s sort of ironic don’t … Continue reading

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My Glorious Enough

My Glorious Enough – Ruth Harms Calkin Oh, how I love You, my Lord But not enough. How I hunger and thirst for You But not enough. How I rejoice in Your inimitable goodness But not enough. Pour Yourself lavishly, … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Committees

by Richard Long, One of the major advances the Lord has led us into this Fall is the whole area of Parliamentary Committees.  We have been praying about this for over a year, but only in the last few weeks have … Continue reading

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Bookstore Musings

By Jeremiah Smith It has become habit (addiction?) to stop at Starbucks/Chapters on my way home from Parliament.  I stop for two reasons usually.  The first is my well-known addiction to coffee; the stronger and blacker the better.  The second … Continue reading

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Canada Ablaze

by Richard Long, The team from More Than Gold has been hard at work getting ready to mobilize the Church to show “radical hospitality” during the 2010 Winter Oympics in Vancouver.  They also have launched this weekend a great resource … Continue reading

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The Real Thing – Miranda Suddards

by Miranda Suddards (from the Nazarite Call Blogsite) There have been a few things washing around in my spirit lately. Five weeks as a Nazarite, and I am wondering what “intercession” really is. We’ve had a level of teaching, which is … Continue reading

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The Christian Institute – UK

by Richard Long, If you are interested in trends and prayer issues for the United Kingdom, we find that “The Christian Institute” is very informative.  A free email subscription to their newsletter brings in a weekly update of the hot … Continue reading

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The Manifest Presence of God – Alan Gilman

      One of our friends in ministry here in Ottawa has a weekly online writing ministry which is a fresh challenge and inspiration each time.  Here’s an excerpt from Alan Gilman’s “Torahbytes”.  We encourage you to subscribe so … Continue reading

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The Speaker of the House

by Richard Long, The Honourable Peter Milliken today was honoured by all party leaders in the House of Commons.  He is now officially the longest serving Speaker of the House in the history of our nation.  I believe the number … Continue reading

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