Connections

If you have been to church in the past decade, you have likely sung one of his songs. Jonas Myrin is an internationally renowned recording artist and two-time Grammy-winning songwriter from Sweden.

He has co-written mega hits like '10,000 Reasons', and 'Our God', and has collaborated with Lauren Daigle, Chris Tomlin and many others, including Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion.

Unresolved trauma can take a serious toll on a child, but sometimes families just don’t know what to say or where to turn for help. 

Hidden: Her Truth Her Pain, from Shun Jamerson Tomlin, is a thought-provoking story about a young girl who was victimized by a close family friend and the profound impact of her family’s decision to keep quiet. 

Sammy Khalife grew up in Lebanon and was raised as a Muslim. When he was 14 years old, he moved to the United States.

"I was always nosy. I always wanted to know more," said Khalife. "In high school, I got a scholarship to learn English in Texas. "

NFL chaplain and pastor Jonathan Evans remembers living life on “cruise control,” comfortable where he was, following in the footsteps of his well-known and respected father (Dr. Tony Evans), until one day he realized he didn’t know his own role or purpose in life.

Jonathan didn’t wait to figure it out; he took action and pursued what God had in store for him.

As a child, Michael Molthan experienced many hardships and trials from his father’s abandonment to his grandfather’s abuse.

“At a very young age, my grandfather started abusing me. It was the first time I kept a secret,” said Molthan. “I was being told by my parents that I was just like my grandfather – my mannerisms, the way I talked and even my handwriting. They told me I was going to grow up to be just like him. That was confusing to me.

It has been 40 years since Lisa Elliott entered the world of ministry. During that time, she experienced plenty.

Lisa recently released a new book, A Ministry Survival Guide: Straight from the Heart, that explores the challenges of life in the spotlight of ministry. 

Alexis Lee was living her best life. She worked full-time in the criminal justice system and part-time on the weekend at a shelter for survivors of domestic abuse. She had also started her own business as a personal stylist.

"I had my life on track," said Alexis.

The problems experienced by couples today date all the way back to The Fall (Genesis 3), according to Pastor Scott LaPierre. In his new book, Your Marriage God’s Way, he addresses relationship roles and lessons drawn directly from scripture.

Taylor Kepp was just 20 years old when she discovered she had stage 5 kidney disease.

"It was very shocking," said Taylor. "On September 11, 2019, I went to the doctor, and they found my kidneys were failing. It was a complete surprise because I was feeling good. I was only tired and had headaches."

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada (IFCJ) is a leading Canadian religious charity building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people worldwide with humanitarian care and life-saving aid.

Yael Eckstein has served on the Board of Directors for International Fellowship for Christians and Jews (IFCJ) Canada since 2015. In June 2019, following the unexpected death of her father, Rabbi Eckstein, she succeeded him in his role and became President of IFCJ Canada.