It Is Written Canada

Bob and Christina Martin, immigrants to Canada from Bulgaria, found their purpose in helping others by starting an online radio ministry in the basement of their church, despite the fact that they knew nothing about how to set up an online radio station, and they could hardly speak English at the time. Find out why and how they were able to start this online ministry, which is now followed by thousands of people around the world.

On Remembrance Day, we recognize the sacrifices and courage of those people who fought for our country, and we also accept our responsibility as Canadians to work for the freedom they battled to secure. Our forefathers fought against the threat of oppression to secure the universal law of liberty for each of us today.

A life transformed: from living on the streets under a tree, to renting a beautiful home. From “dumpster diving” and hunger pains, to grocery shopping and preparing meals. From homeless shelters to missionary stations. From waiting to get to wanting to give. This is the transformation that Amber experienced with God’s love, grace and mercy.

Have you ever noticed how most of what you worry about is worse in anticipation than it is in reality? Today’s Daily Living video features a proven Biblical practice for overcoming worry and anxiety. This daily preparation will give you divine power to guard your heart and mind against anticipating disasters that tend to drain your vital energies.

Amber’s life was a mess. She came from a broken home, suffered sexual and physical abuse, became an opioid and meth addict, tried committing suicide four times, and ended up living on the streets. And yet, through it all, Amber somehow knew that God was taking care of her.

At the end of March 2011, Holly Albersworth was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. She thought she had beat it, but a second diagnosis came in 2013. From 2014 to February 2017 Holly was diagnosed with cancer five more times. For her seventh, and final, diagnosis, she had her left arm amputated. At this stage no one would fault you for asking, “How in the world is she still standing?” But, today, Holly is much more than a cancer survivor. She is a child of God, a loving wife, an adored mother of two sons, a diligent student who is completing her Master's Degree in Educational Research, and is living an active lifestyle as an amputee.

Murray and Elaine's story took a tragic twist when their son, Scott, had a motorcycle accident and ended up in the ICU, his life in the balance. They did not know how to pray, so they leaned on God's wisdom to show them the way when there seemed to be no way.

Have you ever noticed how the tools in your toolbox have an uncanny way of defining you? For example, a teacher’s tools are not the same as the tools of a nurse. So, how does the toolbox of a Christian differ from that of a non-Christian? Get the complete message by clicking on the link to today's Daily Living video.

What are you thankful for this Canadian Thanksgiving? Are you thankful for the miracle of life? Seriously! What are the odds of you being born? Honestly, much greater than one in a trillion. It’s more like 1 in 400 quadrillion. Can you see how you are a miracle? With every breath you take, you can give thanks!

Murray and Elaine Sankey’s story compels one to pause and ask the question: When did my story begin? How did I get to where I am today? And what are the influences that led me to where I am and who I am today?