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1 Corinthians 13:1-3

"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing."

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Cereals Canada has wrapped up its annual New Crop Trade and Technical Missions updating customers in 17 countries on the quality of the 2023 wheat crop.

Elaine Sopiwnyk, vice president of technical services for Cereals Canada says despite challenging growing conditions last year that led to variable yields and below-average production, Canadian farmers grew almost 30 million tonnes of high-quality wheat.

On January 27, 2024 the Fort St John RCMP received a report of shoplifting from a business in the area of 96 Street/ 93 Avenue in Fort St John.

The initial theft had occurred on January 6 but the male suspect was once again in the store and believed to actively be shoplifting. Police attended but the suspect was gone upon arrival. Through investigation the Fort St John RCMP were able to identify the suspect.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has declared today Food Freedom Day.

The CFA says it's the date by which Canadian households of average income have generally earned enough money to pay for their entire year's grocery bill. 

President Keith Currie says Food Freedom Day is a celebration by Canadian farmers and ranchers on the basis that we're able to continue to produce food at an affordable rate. 

Elevation Worship has released a new song. 

The latest single, 'Another One,' features Elevation Worship's Chris Brown and follows their last single, 'Praise,' which averages more than five million streams each week. 

'Another One' is a prophetic song for anyone who’s been sowing, praying, and waiting on God," shares Chris Brown of Elevation Worship. "He has an abundance of ways to meet all of our needs, and He’s promised to work all things for our good. We hope this song inspires you to believe that miracles are still ahead for you and open doors are in front of you." 

After struggling with famine and political struggle for years, Lebanon's capital city lit up with praises to God during 'Beirut 2024.'

"Let us pray together for our unity! Let us raise our hymns to the Lord Jesus on the intention of peace!" said mecchurches on Instagram. 

The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held the praise event on January 20 as part of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It was also MECC's 50th anniversary. 

It's Super Bowl weekend, and for the second year in a row, Jesus will be front and centre.

He Gets Us, a campaign started by a group of Jesus fans and followers who desire to rediscover and share the compelling story of Jesus’ life in a new way, will have two ads played during this year's big game.  

"We are grateful to share the world’s greatest love story on the world’s largest stage once again," said He Gets Us on X.

Last year, the ads were hugely focused on loving your enemies. 

Genesis 41:47–52

This Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. On February 11, 1979, a new republic based on Islamic values was established under then Ayatollah Khomeini. Iranians are near the close of their annual, ten-day celebration leading up to the anniversary.

It is a national celebration, but what does it mean to people today? Amir with Heart4Iran says, “Actually, these days the Islamic Republic(‘s) popularity has dropped in the past year.”

2 Thessalonians 1:3

"We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing."

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