Focus on possibly treasonous MPs could become 'kangaroo court': ex-minister

A former public safety minister says he is very worried the unfolding conversation about some parliamentarians being complicit in foreign interference is becoming a "kangaroo court." 

Marco Mendicino told a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling Thursday it is important to follow due process under the law before jumping to conclusions about the conduct of parliamentarians. 

Megachurch pastor allegedly sends himself inappropriate photos of female congregant

A former pastor at a mega-church in Wisconsin is under fire again after allegedly sending himself inappropriate photos of a female congregant. 

Gabriel Mills was recently fired from his role of guest experience pastor at the Kenosha, Wisconsin campus of Journey Church. The news comes after Mills pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing to two counts of capturing an intimate representation without consent. 

Verse of the Day: October 12

Proverbs 1:8-9

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
  They are a garland to grace your head
    and a chain to adorn your neck.

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The cost of giving

2 Corinthians 8:7-8

Can you recall Jesus' radical philosophy: "Be a servant, give to others"? The basis of that statement is tucked away in Luke 9:23. Following Christ is a costly, unselfish decision. He says: "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me."

Founder of South Africa's largest congregation dies at 75

The founder of South Africa's largest congregation has died at the age of 75.

Ray McCauley was the founder and pastor of the Rhema Bible Church South Africa, a church that has more than 45,000 members.

McCauley's son, Joshua, released a statement on Tuesday announcing his death.

According to Joshua, his father had stepped back from active church duties but remained fully committed to serving the body of Christ.

"His enduring legacy as a servant leader will continue to impact communities far beyond his lifetime."

Turkey production has rebounded

While there are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, many people will have enjoyed sitting down to a nice juicy turkey.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two biggest seasons for turkey consumption,  but over the last few years, the industry has launched a campaign to broaden that reach.

Chair of the Turkey Farmers of Canada  Darren Ference says more and more people are now eating whole turkeys or turkey parts throughout the year.

Standing firm

1 Corinthians 15-16

I heard a statistic the other day that blew my mind. Anna Sklar, the author of a book called Runaway Wives, was a guest on a local talk show. In the course of the discussion, she cited that 10 years ago, for every wife or mother who walked away from her home and responsibilities, 600 husbands and fathers walked out. Today for each man who walks away, two women do.

Pause and let that sink in.