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This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of
our God and Father: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to
keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27
How many times have you heard the injunction to be
‘in the world but not of the world?’ Walking a tightrope might
be easier! But God has asked it of us, and he does not ask things for which
he does not supply the resources, strength and grace. We will demonstrate
that reality in each issue of In The World.
This is the second issue of our national magazine, and
we are very pleased with the way it is going. In
The World reflects the fact that we are
all called to love our neighbours. We focus on Canadians – some high
profile and others not – who are making a difference, as Christians,
in the world around them.
In this issue, for example, we are featuring Elijah
Harper, one of the most respected political figures in Canada – and a
prominent spokesperson for the Aboriginal community. He speaks movingly of
the way in which his faith carried him through his experience of
residential schools (an issue which reminds us how easily we can mess up in
the world), and of his reliance on forgiveness.
The founder of Home Hardware, Walter Hachborn,
describes how central his faith has been as he developed his national chain
of stores. And an article on Corporate chaplains demonstrates how believers
can provide life coaching for working people, right on the job.
Measha Brueggergosman is a household name in the world
of opera, and is regularly featured on CBC and elsewhere. She considers
each song an act of thankfulness to God.
Two Irish-born Canadians show that the key to making a
difference is taking the first step. Ray Barnett felt compassion on orphans
during a trip to Uganda 30 years ago. His simple desire to help them
birthed the African Children’s Choir, which now performs around the
world.
RCMP officer Brian McConaghy, motivated by a desire to
learn more about the Asian students in his Bible study, ended up delivering
medications to Cambodia – thus founding a very significant ministry
to the hurting people of that nation in the wake of Khmer Rouge carnage.
Janet Seever reminds us that we don’t need to
start a ministry to make a difference to people around us. Her story about
‘thorny Rose’ beautifully demonstrates the power of practical
love and concern for a difficult fellow worker. Her simple lesson can be
applied today, at your own workplace!
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The underlying purpose of Christian Info Society is to
link Christians through media. We deliver our publications – In The World, Options youth
magazine, BC Christian News and Shepherd’s Guides – free to churches and other locations right
across Canada. Our website – www.canadianchristianity.com –
provides timely news, insights on Christian living, calendar and job
listings, and much more. Digital versions of all our print publications can
be found on our website.
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I would like to thank our advertisers for making In The World possible. We
appreciate their vision and their willingness to work with us.
Janet Doucette coordinates advertising for us. She is
“intent upon expanding the role of this magazine to provide the
Christian household with resources of how and where to initiate, activate,
graduate or perpetuate their faith.”
Please contact Janet if you would like to partner with
us by advertising. (See page 3 for contact information.)
Blessings,
Flyn Ritchie,
President, Christian Info Society
Summer/Fall 2008
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