"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) Dear Friends, We've often pondered how holidays can be an especially hard time for people who are [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.”- MATTHEW 6:33 LISTEN TO PODCAST: A friend recently visited with a group of devout Jesus followers in India. They asked how the followers of Jesus were doing in Canada, [...]
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Dear Friends, This past month I've been reflecting on what it looks like to patiently trust the Lord in my life and ministry. I just returned from [...]
Written by Allan Mitchell for The Life “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”- PROVERBS 19:20-21 LISTEN TO PODCAST: The dictionary defines “discipline” as self-control, an area of study, [...]
The other day I was facing spiritual attack and was feeling quite bogged down by heavy and distracting thoughts. In the late afternoon, I took the dog we are taking care of out for a walk. In the next cul de sac over, I was gleefully approached by a couple of little girls who asked [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life. “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding … then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”- PROVERBS 2:1,2,5 LISTEN TO PODCAST: Happy Thanksgiving [...]
Written by Allan Mitchell for The Life. "... let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus,the pioneer and perfecter of faith…”- HEBREWS 12:1B - 2A LISTEN TO PODCAST: Would you consider yourself an athlete? In my younger years, I played recreational soccer. To sustain a competitive edge, I [...]
Connecting Streams is is inviting you to their next Volunteer Training Workshop on Saturday, Oct 13, 9am-noon at Calvary Community Church. Please click this link to register and full details of the workshop: https://connectingstreams.com/event/volunteer-training-2018-10/ Here is a snippet: GOD’S MINISTRY – Bruce Walker Bruce describes himself as a troubled youth who ended up in the [...]
Written by Donna Mitchell for The Life. I remember the conversation. The man leaned forward and asked me, “What is the key thing you have learned in reaching out to society’s marginalized?” Without hesitation, I answered, “Posture.” My answer surprised him. I explained. “The posture I am referring to isn’t physical posture — the ‘straighten your back [...]
I was asked to represent Canada at a prayer gathering in Herrnhut, Germany in August. A few days prior to leaving, a friend and intercessor shared with me what the Lord put on her heart about my trip. In her words, this trip would be pivotal to my relationship with the Lord and ministry and would [...]
