Surviving the crash of faith and ministry
The piece argues that ministry failures by Jim Bakker Jimmy Swaggart and Mike Warnke stemmed from control contracts and cash missteps. It notes how reporters exposed inconsistencies, led to collapses, and praises their ultimate forgiveness and ongoing road to healing and restoration.
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Jim Bakker
Jimmy Swaggart
Mike Warnke
America
Bakker
Warnke
Swaggart
Bible College
What I learned from my daughter in law and family
A reflective piece on three generations of Friesen women in the kitchen. The author recalls lessons about meal planning with leftovers and serving plates, family rules, and values of equality, respect, and education within a lively prairie family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Promise and Guidance in Election and Faith
The text contrasts political promises with divine assurance. It notes concerns about candidates keeping pledges and highlights biblical promises of guidance and presence. It urges seeking God first and trusting in Jesus for daily life, especially during elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Correction on the March 1 2016 building sale
The government building formerly Kt-Jo Shop was sold March 1, 2016 by Joanne Skinner and Katie Kroeger. Joanne later owned Skinner's Shop on Main which she sold to Carol Hassard. Drummer John Skinner died at Riv erdale Hospital. his sister Joan Marriott lives in Rivers.
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George
Katie Kroeger
Joanne Skinner
Joanne
Skinner
Main
Carol Hassard
John Skinner
Riverdale Hospital
Joan Marriott
Rivers
New Sarepta
Farmer Ties Across Oceans Highlight Shared Stewardship
David Epp, Ontario Coordinator for Canadian Foodgrains Bank, recalls visiting Asenti Lendos in Ethiopia where a women’s savings group funded by the bank provided small loans enabling bean seeds and later livestock. He contrasts Ethiopia’s farming majority with Canada’s minority farming, noting crop insurance and schooling profits, and finds shared pride in farming and aid work.
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Canada
Ethiopia
Canadian
Asenti Lendos
Asenti
Foodgrains Bank
Mennonite Central Committee
Adama
Ontario
David Epp
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
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Neil Strohschein
Rita Friesen
Paul Whittom
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