Verse of the day: March 25
1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
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K-Anthony wins Juno in Christian music
It was an eventful weekend for Christian singer and songwriter K-Anthony.
The Jamaican-Canadian, who lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, won the top prize in the Christian music category.
When it comes to Canadian Christian music, there is just one category, a Juno award for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year.
"Dreams do come true with God, faith and perseverance!" said K-Anthony in a post on social media. "With humility and deep gratitude, I share this recognition with all those who have supported me along the way. To God be the glory today and always."
A major in obscurity
Exodus 3:1
One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian. He
led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. (Exodus 3:1)
Verse of the day: March 24
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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'Within months, they’ll have Bibles in their hands': Translations coming to Indonesia
Work is in progress to provide translations of the Bible to Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them.
Wycliffe Associates is an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches.
Through it all
Exodus 2:15–25
Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help, and their cry rose up to God. God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He looked down on the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. (Exodus 2:23–25)
Verse of the day: March 23
James 1:12
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
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4-H Canada is going through some key changes
4-H Canada has been forced to reorganize its operations after Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada cut their support to the national youth development program by 35 percent, resulting in the layoff of seven staff members last week.
Interim CEO Hugh Maynard says over the last ten years, 4-H Canada has received plus or minus $1,000,000 in funding from Agriculture Canada.
Some of that money (it varies from year to year) is considered flow-through money, 4-H Canada receives it and then distributes it to the provincial organizations for their programming.
The Prairies are going to need some decent moisture going forward
This winter has been relatively dry and any snow we have seen hasn't been enough to recharge moisture conditions.
Agri-Climate Specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Trevor Hadwen says we're going to need timely, consistent rains before seeding and throughout the growing season.
'Speedy recovery': Canadians respond to cancer diagnosis for Princess of Wales
Canadians are wishing the Princess of Wales a speedy recovery after she announced she has cancer.
Kate says in a video that she has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
She asks for “time, space and privacy.”
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre posted on social media that he joins all Canadians in wishing her a "speedy recovery, and her family support in a difficult time."
Prince William and Kate first toured Canada as a couple in 2011 a few months after they were married.