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09/04/2026

"The first week of September brings a familiar, frantic energy. Backpacks are zipped, supply lists are checked off, and schedules are pinned to kitchen fridges. As parents, teachers, and ministry leaders, the main focus right now is to organize, prep, and get the kids settled into their fall routines.

In the middle of all this hustle, it is easy to miss the quiet invitation that arrives on the exact same week: the Season of Creation, celebrated by the global church from September 1 to October 4..."

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The First Lesson of Fall September 4, 2026 The first week of September brings a familiar, frantic energy. Backpacks are zipped, supply lists are checked off, and schedules are pinned to kitchen fridges. As parents, teachers, and ministry leaders, the main focus right now is to organize, prep, and ge...

09/03/2026

A massive glacial collapse high in the Himalayas triggered devastating flash floods along the border region of Nepal and Tibet. Torrential surges of water, mud, and heavy rock swept away entire villages, destroyed bridges, and submerged hydroelectric tunnels.

This disaster reflects an alarming global trend. Around the world, climate-driven warming is accelerating extreme weather events and destabilizing natural ecosystems. Fragile environments everywhere are being pushed past their limits, leaving vulnerable communities to bear the heaviest burdens.

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09/02/2026

Justice Prayers - September 2, 2026

Justice Prayers - September 2, 2026 September 2, 2026 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.Deuteronomy 31:8Flooding in Nepal and ChinaA massive glacial collapse high in the Himalayas triggered devasta...

09/01/2026

Across Canada and the United States, many people are struggling to find a safe, affordable place to live. In Canada, CMHC estimates that 2.6 million additional homes beyond projected construction will be needed by 2035 to restore affordability. In the U.S., 22.7 million renter households were already spending more than 30% of their income on housing in 2024.

Housing costs can determine whether a family has enough left for food, whether a young adult can afford to leave home, or whether someone experiencing a crisis has any place to go. In this way, housing is a foundation for human flourishing.

We need to build more housing, but we also need affordable and supportive housing, stronger protection for renters, and communities where housing is connected to jobs, transportation, and services.

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08/31/2026

"I started my journey with Hearts Exchanged last year, and it turned into a truly incredible exploration.

To understand where I am today, we have to travel back about three years. I had always been eager to learn about my family background and repeatedly quizzed my parents about our roots. My father’s side was easy to trace: my grandfather was born in Glasgow and remembered immigrating to Canada, and my grandmother’s lineage led straight back to Scotland as well.

My mother, however, was always vague. "Mostly Irish," she would say. Somehow, that answer never rang true to me; it felt incomplete..."

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How Hearts Exchanged Reconnected Me to My Roots August 31, 2026 I started my journey with Hearts Exchanged last year, and it turned into a truly incredible exploration. To understand where I am today, we have to travel back about three years. I had always been eager to learn about my family backgro...

08/28/2026

"I love having the great privilege of spending a few days out on the water during the summer in the Pacific Northwest. The vast expanse of a calm flat ocean, watching the sun rise or set, reminds me of the expansiveness of the glory of God..."

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The Water of Life August 28, 2026 I love having the great privilege of spending a few days out on the water during the summer in the Pacific Northwest. The vast expanse of a calm flat ocean, watching the sun rise or set, reminds me of the expansiveness of the glory of God. One of my favorite passag...

08/27/2026

Tariff uncertainty can be particularly hard on small businesses in both Canada and the U.S., even when a particular business isn't directly paying a tariff. The key word is uncertainty: businesses don't know what their costs, customers, or markets will look like six months from now.

This is especially relevant right now because U.S./Canada trade tensions have escalated again. On August 24, the U.S. imposed new 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, with Canada planning retaliatory tariffs beginning September 8.

Canada is generally more vulnerable to U.S. tariffs because the U.S. is such an enormous market for Canadian exporters. At the same time, Canadian businesses also face higher costs when Canada retaliates against American goods. That inability to plan is particularly damaging to small businesses because they have less cash, fewer employees, less purchasing power, and less ability to absorb mistakes.

The Canada/U.S. situation is significant even for a small business that doesn't directly import or export anything.

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08/26/2026

Justice Prayers - August 26, 2026

Justice Prayers - August 26, 2026 August 26, 2026 It is not good to be partial to the wicked  and so deprive the innocent of justice.- Proverbs 18:5Tariff WarsTariff uncertainty can be particularly hard on small businesses in both Canada and the U.S., even when a particular business isn't directly...

08/25/2026

Devastating earthquakes have recently struck two regions of the world, leaving deep loss and destruction in their wake. In western Colombia, a powerful 7.4-magnitude tremor centered near San José del Palmar caused hundreds of fatalities, thousands of injuries, and catastrophic damage to homes, hospitals, and infrastructure across major cities.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores island, killing at least 68 people, destroying over 4,500 homes, and leaving thousands sleeping in temporary shelters. Both nations have declared national emergencies as rescue crews, medical teams, and international aid agencies work around the clock to reach isolated communities.

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08/24/2026

"“EEEEE! Be careful! You're going to get hurt!” My twelve-year-old niece froze.

A few minutes earlier, she’d climbed onto my power wheelchair, beaming as she carefully placed her hand on the joystick.

I’d set the speed to its lowest setting—about a quarter of a typical walking pace—and, using my forearm crutch as I often do throughout the day, I walked beside her as I taught her how to safely propel the chair..."

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Walking Alongside August 24, 2026 “EEEEE! Be careful! You're going to get hurt!” My twelve-year-old niece froze.A few minutes earlier, she’d climbed onto my power wheelchair, beaming as she carefully placed her hand on the joystick.I’d set the speed to its lowest setting—about a quarter of...