Reach

John 3:20-21

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.

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Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.

Nolan launched a series of online videos last month to introduce the language — called Anishinaabemowin — to the very youngest members of the community.

Philippians 1:27-30

Making right decisions amidst dilemmas forces us to rethink our priorities. Choosing right priorities forces us to reconsider the importance of Christ in our lives.

Most of a U.S. college football team recently decided to make the decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. 

Shorter University, based in Rome, GA, is a private Baptist college. Just before the football season started, all 150 players attended the Sunday service at Life Church.

Pastor Jason Stockton shared the gospel message with the athletes and many of them stood up to accept God for the first time in their lives. 

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2024.

1 Corinthians 2:14

The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.

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Philippians 4:8

Thoughts are the thermostat that regulates what we accomplish in life. If I feed my mind upon doubt, disbelief, and discouragement, that is precisely the kind of day my body will experience. If I adjust my thermostat forward to thoughts filled with vision, vitality, and victory, I can count on that kind of day. Thus, you and I become what we think about.

Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have stalled, with the employers' association saying it's "disappointed" with the results of two days of talks. 

A statement from the Western Grain Elevator Association says the employer bargaining unit had increased its offer to settle "outstanding issues," but that was rejected.

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is thrilled to officially open the new Harry Balfour School. Earlier today, students, staff, families and distinguished guests gathered to honour this momentous occasion in the Harry Balfour School journey.

On Sept. 27, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a road rage incident at the intersection of 84 Avenue and 108 Street, in which a male was assaulted by another male. The suspect was driving a black Chrysler 300 with a tinted licence plate cover.