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Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.

NATO leaders — including Canada — have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move to five per cent of GDP — 3.5 per cent for core military spending and 1.5 per cent for defence-related infrastructure — will take place over the next 10 years.

Psalm 18:30

"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him."

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Proverbs 28:20

We are living in an era that attempts to stretch grace to heretical extremes. I see it and hear it virtually every week of my life. So allow me to say this very straight: The greatest gift you can give to your marriage partner is your purity, your fidelity. The greatest character trait you can provide your spouse and your family is moral and ethical self-control. Stand firm, my friend. Refuse to yield.

Over 50 people gathered in Truth and Life Worship Center on Sunday evening for a worship concert hosted by True Spirituality Network.

The night was filled with praise, worship, prayer, spoken word poetry, and a message. With a set list of almost 30 songs, over 24 were originally written.

"The fact that people get to hear original songs that inspire people to share the Gospel is the highlight for me," said Ife, a singer with the ministry.

The director of Camp Mystic, a private Christian girls’ camp in Hunt, Texas, was killed while trying to rescue campers during last week’s devastating flood, according to multiple reports.

A wildfire in northern Manitoba has destroyed seven homes in a day the chief and council of the local First Nation are calling "horrendous."

Officials of Tataskweyak Cree Nation say in a Facebook post that a fire that ignited northwest of the community on Friday was fanned by strong winds, and that approximately 175 residents have been evacuated east to Gillam, Man.

Tataskweyak was evacuated earlier in the fire season and had lifted the order in mid-June, but then had to push back the date when people could return due to problems with its water system.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (24-26) snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4–1 victory over the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (26-26) Saturday afternoon at Newman Outdoor Field, evening the series at one game apiece.
 
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Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for much of southern and northern Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the province.

The advisories cover a wide swath of communities, including Winnipeg, Selkirk, Steinbach, Portage la Prairie, Morden, Gimli, The Pas, Thompson and Flin Flon.

According to the federal weather agency, wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. The agency warns that air quality and visibility can shift quickly depending on wind and fire conditions.

A recent prison outreach event had men coming out in droves to hear the good news of Jesus, and ended in spontaneous baptisms. 

Pastor Paul Daugherty leads a congregation at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, OK. For some time, Daugherty has wanted to do prison ministry. 

Hollywood actor Chris Pratt has never shied away from talking about his faith. Recently, he shared on social media that he can't live without Jesus. 

He shared on Instagram a list of what he can't live without, and made sure to include Jesus.

Also on the list are oxygen, organs, his own blood, gravity, the National Football League, his wife and kids, bass fishing and to round it out, his glam team.

Pratt captioned the post, "Just the essentials."