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Psalm 16:11

I know of no greater need today than the need for joy. Unexplainable, contagious joy. Outrageous joy.

When that kind of joy comes aboard our ship of life, it brings things with it—like enthusiasm for life, determination to hang in there, and a strong desire to be of encouragement to others. Such qualities make our voyage bearable when we hit the open seas and encounter high waves ofhardship that tend to demoralise and paralyze.

Sprague RCMP continue to investigate the disappearance of a 70-year-old woman.

Ywanna (Jean) Backman was last seen on Friday, Oct. 13, and last made contact with a friend on Oct. 15. 

1 Peter 1:6-7

Psalm 32:8

Following the will of God requires faith and action, which in turn call for risk and release. This is where things get very personal.This is where we persevere and flesh out the will of God.

I have come to this conclusion: Doing the will of God is rarely easy and uncomplicated. Instead, it is often difficult and convoluted. Or...mysterious.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

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After an extended period of well above average temperatures for this time of year and daytime highs consistently 5 to 7 degrees warmer than usual over the past two weeks, a significant pattern change to colder temperatures and the first shot of accumulating snow may be coming this week for southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Revelation 4:8

We live in a day of pitifully shallow concepts of God.

Some of today's contemporary Christian music leaves the impression that God is our buddy—a great pal to have in a pinch.... One pop song asks, "What if God were just a slob like us?" That is not the biblical view of God. That is man's feeble attempt to make God relevant.

Do you hear the cheap twang of such a concept of God? These small ideas of Him diminish the beauty of His holiness.

The Village of Richmound has rallied its surrounding communities to come together last weekend with one message: they want Romana Didulo and her followers to leave.

On October 15, the Village invited folks from all across southwest Saskatchewan to come to their ballpark, adjacent to the former Richmound School. There, they organized a protest to encourage Didulo and her 'Kingdom of Canada' zealots to pack up and hit the road.

Proverbs 27:23

What's the atmosphere like in your home these days?

Are you in danger of raising a "hurried child"?

Capture some time this week and take an honest look at the quality of childhood your family lifestyle is providing for your little ones. What will be memorable to your kids when they, as adults, look back on the early years? Will it all seem like a high-pressure blur to them...one long breathless marathon? Have you allowed television to snatch up much of your children's unscheduled minutes...andhours?

Psalm 139:13-14