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Is Multiculturalism "bad" for the church?
By PortalBot • December 04, 2019

Should local churches strive for a multicultural make-up? How does the Canadian multicultural ethic influence Canadian churches? Has multiculturalism hindered or facilitated our efforts i...

Is Gratitude a Virtue?
By PortalBot • November 28, 2019

I believe having an “attitude of gratitude”, as the cliché goes, is a good character trait especially if inherent but in years past I struggled to accept it being labelled a virtue.

Virtue ...

Gratitude for God’s Supply
By PortalBot • November 27, 2019

Leaving a well-paying job for one with lots of uncertainty is very challenging.

Some years ago now after serving as a pastor I was challenged to leave a familiar ministry that was going w...

Giving Thanks: A Cure for Weariness?
By PortalBot • November 25, 2019

Is there a cure for weariness in the Christian life? Christians know that they have every reason to be happy, to be joyful.

Experience tells us, however, that the daily cares and pressure...

A Stone Named Ebenezer
By PortalBot • November 15, 2019

I have this odd habit--I like to collect rocks. I find them fascinating—each one is unique and in its own way, interesting.

I am as likely to come home from a holiday with a rock as I am ...

Transformational Gratitude.
By PortalBot • November 15, 2019

A story years in the making. A Chaplains Story.

Looking a little like Jesus strolling down the path calling out to Zacchaeus, the Chaplain shouted up to Big Ron on his forklift. "Hey there ...

OC Reads: One Thousand Gifts
By PortalBot • November 13, 2019

OC Reads: Book Recommendations from OC Team Members.

Read Gord Carkner's recommendation for Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are.

Gratitude in Loss
By PortalBot • November 11, 2019

It is hard to fathom gratitude with loss, particularly with the loss of loved ones.  After the loss of two family members, Jay Randall ponders what he is grateful for in spite of thi...

Diaspora. Diaspor...what?
By PortalBot • November 06, 2019

What is Diaspora? And how should this word affect our lives & ministry?

Find out more about Diaspora, what it means, and what's new at Outreach Canada with what we believe is a v...

A Song of Gratitude
By PortalBot • November 04, 2019

Psalm 30 is a song of praise, a song of dedication. God gives us life, experiences, and He rescues us from death! And why does He do this? An encouraging story of an MK who attended ReBoot.

3 Gospel Truths to Inspire Gratitude
By PortalBot • October 30, 2019

Here are 3 truths from the gospel that inspire gratitude in me. Even though they may seem simple & straightforward, as I meditate on these ideas, my heart fills with gratitude. My hope is that ...

Choosing Thankfulness
By PortalBot • October 28, 2019

Reframing our situation in light of God's good purposes in the world, helps us be thankful, even when things aren't going 'our way'.

Recently on a family camping weekend, our daughter wok...