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Matthew 22:37-39

"Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'"

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Psalm 1:1–3

As I read Psalm 1, three illustrations from the Bible flash into my mind. Two men flirted with evil, then fell; but there was one other who refused to begin a "walk in the counsel of the wicked." The first two illustrations involve Lot and Samson; the third is Joseph. People the world over are familiar with Samson, whose life is best described in Proverbs 5:20–23:

Canadians have noticed an unexpected detail in Google Maps, where several provincial parks are labelled as "state parks," prompting questions and concern.

The issue came to light over the weekend as Canadians began sharing screenshots in Facebook groups dedicated to supporting Canadian businesses amid tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The screenshots showed several provincial parks across Canada being mislabelled as "state parks" in Google Maps.

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations (GP-RAVO), formerly the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau, will cease operations as of February 28, 2025.

Established in 1969, GP-RAVO has served the Grande Prairie region for over 55 years, supporting volunteer organizations and community stakeholders. GP-RAVO has provided valuable services to the community, including connecting volunteers with organizations, offering professional development opportunities, facilitating networking groups, and advocating for the region’s volunteer and non-profit sectors.

The pastors of Hillsong San Francisco announced last week that they would be moving into a new season as a new church under a new name. 

Pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown made this announcement last Sunday, saying the new church would be under their leadership. 

Phil Dooley, a Hillsong global senior pastor also brought up the news during the sermon on Feb. 16.

An inspiring Christian film reveals how a girl with just one arm truly can 'hit it out of the park' with faith, determination, and grit. 

I Can is a new Christian movie about a girl, Katelyn Pavey, who was born with one arm. Pavey, and her parents, were initially hesitant to make the movie because of their tumultuous past. 

"I was conceived out of wedlock due to an affair," said Pavey in an interview with CBN. "Both my parents were married previously, and then when they got together, they had me."

After years of being a non-believer, the co-founder of Wikipedia announced that he is now a follower of Jesus.

Larry Sanger made the announcement earlier this month via a blog on his personal website. 

"It is finally time for me to confess and explain, fully and publicly, that I am a Christian," said Sanger. "Followers of this blog have probably guessed this, but it is past time to share my testimony properly."

There’s a battle for hope in Haiti. Up to half of Haiti’s gang members are children, a recent estimate from UNICEF says, and they are subject to graphic abuse. 

Yet it’s possible for kids to leave the gangs. They just need help to do so.

Christian artist Hannah Kerr alongside her husband, Jason Earley, is sharing exciting baby news. 

"PRAISE GOD!!!!!!" says Kerr on social media. "We’re having a baby!!! It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for this precious gift."

The singer released her album As I Am in August 2024, with 14 songs, including "Fear Not."

The candidates in the race to be the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada will square off tonight in the first of two live debates.

With just two weeks left until the winner is announced and two days until voting begins, the two events are the only chance Liberal supporters will have to see the candidates together.

Former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former House leader Karina Gould and former MP Frank Baylis are the only candidates still in the contest.