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1 Kings 17:21–24

Ever wonder if God has gotten hard of hearing?

I know my kids and grandkids tease me about noticing the inevitable signs of ageing. A minor stumble now and then, a little forgetfulness, a pinch of grumpiness.

Thankfully, my hearing may be one of the last things to wane.

But you need to know, God’s hearing is perfect—and it’s especially tuned to the voice of His children.

Prayer is the act of faith that believes God is not deaf. That He lovingly and graciously hears our voices and attends to the cries of our hearts.

A 49-year-old male is dead following the report of a hit-and-run over the weekend. 

On May 17 at 7:10 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service were called to the 300 block of Redwood Avenue following a hit-and-run between a vehicle and a pedestrian. 

A 49-year-old male was located by paramedics suffering from injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle. He was transported to hospital in stable condition. 

North District General Patrol officers located a stolen rental moving van in the back lane of where the incident happened. 

Nearly two years after stepping away from her family band, We The Kingdom, Franni Cash is finally sharing the heart behind her decision.

Through her latest single as a solo artist, "Koolaid," Cash opens up about the personal journey that led her to walk away from the chart-topping Christian group.

"I left my band of seven years, not because I was running from something but because I was running toward something," said Cash. "Toward using my voice to tell my story so I could connect on a deeper level."

Funeral For:  Bernhard Penner 
Funeral Date: May 22, 2025 
Bernhard Penner, 89, of Winkler formerly of the Rosefarm District, passed away Saturday, May 17th at his residence. He is survived by 3 daughters, 1 sister, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Minnie, 1 daughter in infancy and 1 granddaughter in infancy. 
The celebration of life for Bernhard Penner will be held Thursday, May 22nd at 11am at Winkler EMMC with burial prior to the service at Rosefarm Cemetery. 
Donations may be made to Red Rock Bible Camp. 

A Dallas Stars fan from Ontario has launched a memorial fund in honour of Mark Scheifele, following the sudden passing of the NHL star’s father, Brad.

In a post on reddit, a Stars fan donated to Kidsport Canada and asked other Stars fans to do the same after Mark still played in game six of the second round series of the Stanley Cup playoffs, just hours after finding out about his father's death. 

The latest winner of American Idol is still trying to process the big win. 

On Sunday, the top three contestants, physical education teacher Jamal Roberts, 27, John Foster, 18, and stay-at-home Christian mom Breanna Nix, 25, performed duet songs alongside some big-name artists. 

Breanna Nix sang Daddy's DNA with Christian artist Brandon Lake. Jamal Roberts sang "Liar" and "Unpretty" alongside Jelly Roll, and John Foster performed with one of the judges, Luke Bryan, singing a medley of country songs. 

Brandon Lake and Forrest Frank are making waves as their songs have broken out on Billboard's Hot 100 songs from any genre. 

Within the past year, names such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar have often been seen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. However, two Christian artists have broken through recently, defying music genre boundaries. 

After 11 years without Christian artists on it, other than Christmas music, the chart is showing that Christian music has a place. 

Although much of the province received rain over the long weekend and temperatures dropped, the province says the risk for wildfires across Manitoba remains high as forests remain dry.

While the Lac du Bonnet wildfire has now been contained, the fires in Nopiming and Whiteshell remain out of control. 

The Manitoba Wildfire Service is currently responding to 13 active wildfires, with an overall 81 fires to date. 

A 28-year-old woman is in custody after assaulting an officer. 

On Sunday at around 3 a.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Garry Street for the report of a crash involving a parked vehicle. 

When they arrived, they found a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze on its roof. Police say the vehicle had collided with a parked 2022 Audi A5, causing it to roll over. Both vehicles sustained significant damage. 

The 28-year-old driver and her 18-year-old male passenger were both checked by paramedics but did not suffer serious injuries. 

The city of Winnipeg has officially lifted the fire ban after May long weekend's rainfall. 

On May 5, Winnipeg issued a fire ban because of dry conditions that contributed to many wildfires, including in Winnipeg's areas. 

Residents of the city can now have open fires, backyard fire pits, shoot off fireworks, light fires in pits in City parks, and the use of solid fuel-burning appliances.