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Complexities in Syria have reached a new pitch after the events of last week.

Thursday, March 6, a band of Alawite fighters from the old regime killed more than a dozen soldiers in the coastal town of Jableh affiliated with the new government. 

But it might not have “started” on Thursday. Samuel* with Redemptive stories says, “They killed, the reports say, 16 to 20 soldiers related to a dispute…. There [are] suspicions that there was some act done even before that, which then this [attack on soldiers] was recompense for that previous act.”

Day for Freedom is back on CHVN on March 13, 2025.

March 13 is Manitoba Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Join us as we share stories of those working to end human trafficking and how we can join in prayer.

Listen below to stories of hope and the need for awareness when it comes to human trafficking in Winnipeg, Canada, and around the world.

International Justice Mission (IJM)

Lillian Ayebale is a senior manager with International Justice Mission (IJM) in Uganda. 

Romans 8:28

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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Psalm 13:3–4

As I read Psalm 13 and reflect on the section describing David on his face, overwhelmed with grief and hopelessness, I see two practical areas of application:

    1. It was the length of the test that began to weary David. "How long" occurs four times in two brief verses. Let us remember that God not only designs the depth of our trials but also their length. Sometime soon, read the words of the ancient prophet Habakkuk, chapter 1. He too asked, "How long?"

Robert Morris, the founder and former senior pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child, according to a release from the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office.

Winnipeg’s Sonora Voices’ Cantemus Choir and Chamber Ensemble are set to present Jonah, an opera for young people by Manitoba composer Sid Robinovitch. The performance will take place on Sunday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. at Westworth United Church. 

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy.

The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut.

The move was widely expected by economists.

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks Wednesday that signs of stability in inflation and momentum in the Canadian economy driven by previous rate cuts are at risk amid the trade war with the U.S.

The Winnipeg Sea Bears have signed forward Tevian Jones for the 2025 season, adding a dynamic scoring threat with professional experience across the NBA G League, CEBL, and NBA Summer League.

The Grand Ole Opry is preparing to celebrate 100 years, and to help them they've invited several Opry alumni, including a few well-known Christian singers. 

The live celebration will take place on March 19 in Nashville and feature Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Jelly Roll and Yolanda Adams. 

Steven says he is thrilled to be a part of this momentous occasion. 

"Honored to join so many Opry legends in honoring 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry," said Steven

Candace Cameron Bure is preparing to release a new children's book. 

The book, The Crazy Compromise, teaches kids how to learn how to talk things out, navigate differences and stay connected when even when they don't see eye to eye. 

The book was made in partnership with Generous Family and is targeted at kids between the ages of 2 and 12.