Verse of the day: April 18

Romans 10:9-10

"If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."

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In rare move, House admonishes private citizen for contempt in ArriveCan testimony

The House of Commons admonished a private citizen Wednesday for the first time in more than 100 years — a spectacle that provided plenty of social-media content for members of Parliament, many of whom were on their phones by the time it all ended. 

It is just the latest example of ArriveCan fallout as MPs point fingers over the Liberal government's failure to manage development of the COVID-era app. 

GC Strategies partner Kristian Firth was ordered to appear before the bar of the House after refusing to answer certain questions at a committee hearing.

Grande Prairie launches revolutionary clean energy financing program for residents

Applications are now open for the 2024 Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), offering a groundbreaking approach to financing residential energy upgrades. This initiative empowers property owners to invest in energy efficiency and renewable enhancements through flexible, affordable, and enduring financing options facilitated by their local municipality.

The Voice finalist signs with Provident Entertainment

A finalist from Season 22 of The Voice has signed a record deal with Provident Entertainment.

bodie blew fans away on the show when he performed his rendition of Brandon Lakes' hit song 'Gratitude' during the show's finale. 

“This song is very special to me and my family, and it’s an honor to begin this new chapter of my career by first paying tribute to my previous one," shares bodie. "The best songs I’ve ever written are coming out this year, and I can’t be more excited to share them with you soon.”

Trio found guilty of mischief for roles in 2022 border blockade at Coutts, Alta.

Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief. 

Jurors deliberated for three hours Tuesday night before finding Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard (George) Janzen guilty of one count each of mischief over $5,000. 

Gasps of surprise were heard in a courtroom packed with supporters of the trio when the verdict was announced. 

''Do Not Fear!''

Exodus 12:31–14:14

"Didn’t we tell you this would happen while we were still in Egypt? We said, ‘Leave us alone! Let us be slaves to the Egyptians. It’s better to be a slave in Egypt than a corpse in the wilderness!’”

But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the LORD rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” (Exodus 14:12–14)

New book seeks to answer question, can we be holy?

Author and editor Karen Stiller recently released Holiness Here, a book that invites readers to live a holy life alongside God. 

"I'm a writer that starts with questions and not answers," says Karen Stiller. "I was in church one Sunday and one of the priests, I'm an Anglican, prayed a prayer that went like this. 'Give us grace God to lead a holy life.'  I was immediately thinking, what does that mean for me?"

Verse of the day: April 17

1 Corinthians 1:18

Christ crucified in God's power and wisdom

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."

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Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.