It Is Written Canada

Why do bad things happen to innocent people? Where is God when tragedy strikes? 11-year-old John Dias will help us answer those and other questions based on what the Bible says.

Right from the beginning of the Bible, God emphasized: “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Without companionship, no matter how much money you make or how beautiful your house or how perfect your job, you can’t be completely happy. God knows that. He designed you that way. Today, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, we want to encourage you to value the connections you already have with your friends and family and also to seek to make new connections with those who are locked behind doors of loneliness because it is not good for any of us to be alone.

Scientific research has shown that when you develop the habit of memorizing, reciting, and contemplating the words of the Bible, this practice has been proven to help patients overcome serious neurological disorders and harmful thinking patterns. The words people say to you can also have a powerful impact on your health and happiness, and the words you use can literally change your world.

He lived in an age of violence, death, and godless brutality, but by magnifying God, the answers George Müller received to his prayers caused people to believe that the age of miracles had not ended.

For many years, I taught high school English, and one of my students, let’s call her Ava, once wrote about a personal experience she had. Ava’s story was so unforgettable and had such an impact on me that René and I feel compelled to share it with you. Take a look and see how This Surprising Story Will Positively Impact Your Life!

Lorne was on top of the world the day she married the man of her dreams. But within weeks of their marriage, it became painfully obvious that something was wrong. When the truth came out about her new husband, it really hurt, and it left deep scars, but despite the heartbreak, disappointment, brokenness, and betrayal, she navigated her way to joy and peace.

Did you know that God has a dream for your life?  Yes, before you were born, He had a dream for you! God knew you before you were conceived, and He had a dream for you.  Take a listen and see God's dream for you.

What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? A crazy Canadian blogger by the name of Kyle MacDonald attempted something audacious.

He went from being one of Canada’s best, most consistent 10 K runners to not being able to run across the street. It was devastating, to say the least.  How was Phil Ellis able to start running again?

Both nature and the Bible reveal a profound truth: You are growing even when you don't see it. It’s good for you to keep this in mind especially when you are tempted to feel discouraged; like you aren't making any advancements in achieving your goals.   As we look at beginning a New Year, here’s the challenge: Why not ask God to give you the spiritual eyesight to catch glimpses of how you are growing even when you don’t see it?