This week we're seeing a lot of joy being spread, hope being found in God and His faithfulness, as well as music that inspires.
Two kidnapped missionaries released in Haiti
After a month in captivity, two of the 17 Canadian and American missionaries kidnapped in Haiti have been released.
There have not been many details released about who exactly has been released, why, or other details.
WATCH: Rebecca St. James collaborates with brothers for powerful new tune
Rebecca St. James is showing the incredible power of praying and singing the Lord's prayer in her new music video.
October 22 St. James along with her two brothers, Luke and Joel Smallbone of For King & Country, released a single called 'Kingdom Come.'
Marriage Uncut: Making it work
A little girl dreams of her wedding day, not her marriage. She probably doesn’t even know what the word marriage means—just how much crinoline she wants under her dress. At least this is what Christie Amoyo was thinking about, not the marriage relationship, money matters, or faith decisions.
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Football film snags first Christmas release date for Christian movie
A movie based on famed footballer Kurt Warner's life will hit theatres on December 25.
For the first time ever, a Christian movie is seeing a Christmas box office opening. American Underdog opens on December 25 everywhere, including in Canada.
Winnipeg school shining light against gang violence through prayer event
Freedom International School recently hosted a 72-hour prayer and fasting event in which they saw prayers answered.
"In 2019 there was a massive increase in gun violence in the city of Winnipeg," says Francine Wiebe, the principal at Freedom International School in Winnipeg. "When students came to school they were quite shaken up. When we had a school family meeting, one of our grown young men was shaking and crying because of this violence."
Lauren Daigle receives backstage honour for front row global impact
Amy Grant is 'passing the torch' to Lauren Daigle, recognizing her as a trailblazer.
On the weekend, after Daigle played to a packed house at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Grant met her afterward. The iconic CCM artist presented Daigle with The Global Impact Honor backstage as a genre trailblazer, both musically and philanthropically.
Parenting an addict: Mother tells her gripping story of unwavering love
The Naman family were everyday people living everyday lives when their world was flipped upside down.
“I did not know the signs or symptoms,” said Christine Naman. “I didn’t know the looks of things or the smells of things. Oftentimes, it was right in front of me. I just didn’t know what I was seeing.”
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More than 6,000 O.C.C. Shoeboxes ready to bring smiles to kids
It was another successful year of putting together Operation Christmas Child (O.C.C.) Shoeboxes in southeastern Manitoba.
Debbie DeKlein from the Blumenort Community Church says more than 6,000 shoeboxes were sent out to the Calgary Samaritan’s Purse Distribution Centre on Sunday.
2022 Grammy nominations announced for Christian categories
Dante Bowe, Tauren Wells, Maverick City Music are leading the shortlist for this year's Grammy Awards.
On Tuesday the Recording Academy announced their latest Grammy Awards nominations.
Unique ice event raising cold-hard cash for vulnerable youth resource centre
Mini golf meets hockey in a family-friendly putt-putt event on ice this weekend.
Artificial ice is going up in the parking lot at CF Polo Park to host a travelling event called Frozen Fairways. The mall is setting up a game played like mini gold, but on ice with hockey sticks.
'No matter what, God can see the big picture'
A local author is publishing her second novel this year, this one tackling faith even when things are puzzling.
"This book is a little bit different in that it surrounds a jigsaw puzzle," says Terrie Todd about her new novel, The Last Piece. "It's a split-time fiction and starts way back during the Great Depression with a young artist who is trying to provide for his family by selling his art for jigsaw puzzles which were all the rage at the time."
Prayers, generosity, teamwork build Tanzanian clinic
Modern missionaries from Manitoba are filled with gratitude because after a decade in Tanzania, they are opening a quality medical clinic for people who otherwise wouldn't get health care.
Having met at Providence College and Theological Seminary, Darryl and Shirley Peters raised their three children in Southern Manitoba before moving to Africa.
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Bubbling with faith: How one woman is combining bubbles and God
A woman from Guelph, Ontario is using bubbles as a way to spread joy in her community.
It all started Easter weekend of 2013, after Lynn Hancock reached out for help because she felt stuck and as if something was missing.
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Blue Bombers catch 15 West Division All-Stars spots
Zach Collaros, Adam Bighill, and Jackson Jeffcoat are among a dozen other Winnipeg Blue Bombers players who are picking up CFL All-Stars team selections.
Fifteen out of the 27 spots on the CFL's West Division All-Stars team are being claimed by Winnipeg Blue Bombers players.
'We're doing life together and living for Jesus'
The vehicle donation program offers hope and healing to people recovering from addictions.
"It's hard to imagine working anywhere else," says Mike Friesen is the Vehicle Vocational Shop Manager with Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) in Winnipeg. "I get emotional about it because I work with these guys, shoulder to shoulder every day. We're doing life together and living for Jesus."
Eden Health Care announces new CEO with 'deep faith'
Eden Health Care Services which includes Recovery of Hope has hired a new Chief Executive Officer.
In April, former Eden CEO, Kym Kaufmann was asked to take on the role of Deputy Minister of Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery for the Province of Manitoba.
Hope when your heart is breaking: Finding God's presence in our pain
Dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, or any mental health issue can be difficult. Finding that light at the end of the tunnel can be even more challenging.
After serving in ministry and life together with his wife and partner Karen for over 50 years, Ron Hutchcraft, veteran ministry leader, radio broadcaster, speaker, founder and president of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries and On Eagles' Wings Native American youth outreach, was devastated in 2016 when she died of a sudden heart attack.
Freedom House staff lavish love on others and now it's their turn
A compassionate small group of people who work in Winnipeg's core are enjoying some hot pizza for lunch.
The staff at Freedom House on Ellen Street were delighted to be the most recent recipients of CHVN's Chicken Chef Lunch Break.
'Ding, dong, aoogah': Al Simmons gets warming hut at The Forks
Families can expect a music affair once Winnipeg's Warming Huts open.
On Thursday morning, people gathered in The Forks' market to get a sneak peek at this year's chosen winners for Warming Huts.
80 children rescued from terrorist recruitment in Uganda
Over 100 suspects are in custody after recruiting children that are now being safely returned home in Africa.
Last week during a press conference, local police spokesman Fred Enanga shared how the rescues of these children was a joint effort, according to International Christian Concern (ICC). The Anti-Terrorism Task Force and the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence worked together to rescue the children.
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