'Ecstatic': Older fans remember Blue Jays' World Series championships in 1992-93 Mike Chisholm had a pager with him when he came to watch the Toronto Blue Jays play against Philadelphia in the World Series in 1993. His wife was nine months pregnant, so he needed to check in every half-hour to make sure she was OK. Read More Historic quilts tell stories of love and tradition at Mennonite Heritage Village As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, the quilting room at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum (MHV) in Steinbach feels especially inviting. The warm hum of conversation, the quiet rhythm of needles, and the rows of colourful fabrics make it a cozy corner of local history, and one that holds layers of stories stitched together through generations. Read More Christian singer Cade Thompson weds best friend in worship-filled wedding celebration Christian artist Cade Thompson has officially tied the knot with his best friend, Amber Grace. Thompson and his wife exchanged vows during a beautiful ceremony on Saturday, surrounded by friends and family. Read More Forrest Frank stops to sing with street performer, offers prayer and encouragement Forrest Frank had a special run-in recently while cycling along the Santa Monica Pier. The popular Christian artist came across a street performer who was playing his song, "Lemonade." Read More Blue Jays players reflect on their Christian faith going into Game 3 of World Series A few of the professional baseball players on the Toronto Blue Jays team are speaking up about their Christian faith in the middle of the World Series. "It means everything to me," says Addison Barger to CBN Sports Media. "I come from a Christian family. That was my upbringing. To me, it's more important than anything, and keeping my faith in Jesus." Read More Winnipeg-based mission helps hundreds in Guatemala with Bibles and humanitarian aid A Winnipeg man has seen God move in mighty ways through his ministry to people back in his home country of Guatemala. "The ministry here in Winnipeg is to let people know about the need back in Guatemala," says Salomon Escobar. "From here, we get the funds and support in Guatemala, which provides a lot of things for a lot of people." Read More Christian singer Daniel Richter talks struggles with sexual identity, 'It's time to share my testimony' After releasing his latest single, Canadian Christian artist Daniel Richter is opening up more than ever about his past struggles and how God pulled him through. "'Dear God' is just really a cry for prayer," says Richter. "To take everything to God with prayer. The first verse and chorus start off with talking about somebody who doesn't really know God and has faith yet in him. The whole song walks you through the journey of someone who finds Jesus." Read More 'Lives being transformed': Pansy Chapel pastor sees God moving in the community Growing up as a pastor's kid, Dylan Barkman never thought he would be a pastor, but he has now been the lead pastor at Pansy Chapel for several years. What started out as a Sunday school program for local children, Pansy Chapel continues to grow, and Lead Pastor, Dylan Barkman, has had a front row seat his entire life. Read More Connecting faith, science, and stewardship of God’s world; A Rocha co-founder speaking in Winnipeg A Rocha is devoted to caring for all of creation, and they are encouraging Christians to get involved as well. "It essentially began when two British couples, my family and the family of a zoologist named Leslie, with his wife Wendy, we moved to the south of Portugal to set up a bird observatory and a field study," says Peter Harris, the co-founder of A Rocha. "What we were trying to do was find out if the good news of Jesus Christ is not just for people, but has an impact on the whole creation. What would that look like in practice?" Read More Downtown ministry marks 40 years of outreach, praying for new trailer A downtown Winnipeg ministry has been sharing food, resources, and the gospel with the most vulnerable population for the last 40 years. "It's a frontline ministry," says Heather Barefoot, the Coordinator with Love Lives Here. "I say it's in the trenches because we minister to street-involved people. The poor, the addicts, the homeless, and there's a lot of mental illness down there. We try to take the good news to people, and it's not an easy task because there's such darkness that we have to push through." Read More Logan Cain and wife, Emily, welcome miracle baby after miscarriage The CAIN family has grown yet again. Logan Cain and his wife, Emily, welcomed their new baby girl, Riley Sawyer Cain, on Monday. Read More UFC fighter Conor McGregor shares faith in God during press conference Known for being rough and tumble, including getting in trouble with the law, UFC fighter Conor McGregor has recently shared how God has saved his life. "I'm not here just by chance," said McGregor during a press conference. "There is a higher power, God, that dictates my journey and all of our journeys." Read More Packing up joy: Landmark’s Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drive For nearly a quarter of a century, Landmark volunteers have brought Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to life, turning the basement of Landmark Christian Fellowship into a festive holiday wonderland. “When a box reaches a child’s hand, it reaches the community,” says Ina Reimer, coordinator at Landmark’s OCC. Read More MAF resumes medical flights to isolated Mozambican villages After an eight-month pause, Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has resumed its MozMed flights — bringing life-saving medical care to remote villages in northern Mozambique. “We’re very glad to serve there because it’s untouched. They would never see a doctor there,” says MAF’s Dave LePoidevin. “The more difficult cases we fly back to Nampula, the big city where we’re based.” Read More Local photographer and young son bring warmth to kids this winter, one photo at a time A local photographer and her seven-year-old son are using photos as a way to keep kids warm this winter. When Hudson was just five years old, he learned that not everyone had the proper gear to get through the colder months. Read More MCC blanket makers weave together local tradition and benevolence “Comfort and Joy” is both the name of the volunteer group that includes Yvonne Stoesz and Dianne Hildebrand, and the feelings it strives to provide. The pair is involved in a blanket-making group through MCC, which is part of a larger network of individuals who put their talents to work by making comforters for people in vulnerable situations. Read More Paul Boge releases 11th book: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God Winnipeg author Paul Boge is publishing his 11th book, called Ordinary People, Extraordinary God. "It's the true story of Noel Isaacs," says Boge. "He's a humble, unassuming man from Nepal, who never wanted to be a pastor. But God stays on him, and stays on him, and he says to himself, 'If I want to be like Jesus, I got to go where Jesus went.'" Read More New Directions in Winnipeg is October's Danny's lunch break winner After being nominated for CHVN's Danny's Whole Hog Lunch Break, New Directions in Winnipeg received a hot, catered lunch on Thursday. New Directions is a non-profit organization committed to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds with a variety of needs, including counselling, job training, and Indigenous cultural teachings. Read More City initiative brings free sports opportunities to inner-city kids A city initiative is bringing sports opportunities to inner city kids. For more than a decade, SPIN (Sports Programs in Inner City Neighbourhoods) has been giving children access to organized sports and a variety of activities in their own communities. Read More International Day of Prayer highlights 380 million persecuted Christians The theme for this year's International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is 'Unite in Prayer.' "Most Christians in the West don't realize that more than 380 million Christians around the world face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith in Jesus Christ," says Andrew Croft, the Engagement Manager with Open Doors Canada. "IDOP is all about helping people remember them and pray for them." Read More Lighthouse Mission celebrates legacy while building a path to recovery during Harvest of Hope supper Thursday evening left many Manitoban supporters encouraged as Lighthouse Mission hosted its annual Harvest of Hope Supper at The Gates. Lighthouse Mission, located at 669 Main Street, runs on four core values. Those include compassion, enduring hope, inclusive love, and stewardship. Read More 'My Little Plastic Jesus' brings evangelical memories to life in Winnipeg living rooms A Saskatchewan man is taking his solo living room comedy show across the prairies, diving into the hilarity and heartache of his evangelical pop culture childhood. Tim Bratton, writer and performer in My Little Plastic Jesus, says he grew up within a Pentecostal church and within a very evangelical context. Read More