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Before we can ever truly deal with the hurts in our own lives, we have to be centered spiritually. We have to have a relationship with God. And that is not a thing we can achieve on our own. Jesus Christ said in John 14:6 in God’s book, the Bible, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Jesus is the Son of God and only by giving our life to Him, do we have access to God . . . and to the peace we all seek. Jon had taken that step to give His heart to Christ. That did not mean it wa...
When Paul Mitchell reached the very bottom of himself, he realized that he did not have the ability to rescue himself. He had to come to the place where he admitted he was powerless. And everything he thought he was, the person he’d always wanted to be, was entrenched in the overwhelming entrapment of sin. Maybe your challenge is not substance abuse. Perhaps other things in your life are controlling you, overwhelming you, turning you into a person you never expected to be. Paul found hope in Christ. He asked God to forgive h...
Beverly Thomas had a mother’s love and faith to depend on as she grew up. But her world fell apart when her mother died. In the midst of her trauma, she lost sight of the one her mother lived for and tried to find love, fulfillment and relief in other ways. It took a baby to remind Beverly of the praying world of faith her mother raised her in. And Jesus was there, ready to be with her the very day she asked Him to be. Has your world been shattered by disappointment or someone’s death? You don’t have to live in the dull...
Frank Dragon grew up with loving parents who taught him well. But his world broke apart when he was 17 when his dad was killed in a mining accident. For several years he wandered around aimlessly, without purpose or passion. Then someone introduced him to a person who not only loved him but accepted him just the way he was. That person was Jesus. Is your life seemingly without purpose or hope? Are you overcome with grief? You can have the same hope and purpose that Frank has. • Tell God that you want to accept His way to know...
Who is Creator to you? Rae Evans first heard about Creator when she was a child. While at a camp meeting in Oregon, she learned about Jesus. But for most of her childhood and teens, her faith was not very important to her. Then one day her neighbor told her about Jesus and how He could change Rae’s life. Before long, Rae asked Jesus to take control of her life. In the years that followed, through the prayers of friends and a pastor, Jesus became so real to Rae that she found she didn’t need anything else. What does Jesus mea...
At the start of this New Year, are you looking for your life to be different? Do you want joy and peace in your life? What are you waiting for? Skyler Roulette wanted peace that would last forever but he wasn't ready to give up his old lifestyle. How about you? Don't wait until another tragedy strikes before you decide. Were you harmed as a child in such ways? If so, you may feel shame, abandoned and disrespected. People may have left you but God never has. He loves you and likes you more than you will ever know. He wants to...
The wonderful world that Creator gave us has become an ugly place. Some people no longer consider humans to be God’s creatures to be treated with love and respect. Instead, evil people are harming others—even little children—and abusing them in every way. As you can tell by reading the stories on pages 8-11, our world has become a wicked place. Were you harmed as a child in such ways? If so, you may feel shame, abandoned and disrespected. People may have left you but God never has. He loves you and likes you more than you w...
Are you living on the edge? How many near-death experiences have you had either from alcohol, drugs, or just some freak accident? Steve Silverheels, son of Tonto (Jay Silverheels) had many such experiences and one day he was going to end it all. Instead, Creator God stepped in and said “This is your last chance!” Steve accepted God’s invitation and met Jesus the Creator. His life was changed and yours can be as well. Do you feel rejected? There is someone who will never reject you. His name is Jesus. Here's how you can come...
Are you a survivor of Residential School or have you lived through similar situations? Do you have feelings of rejection and abandonment? Helen Worm did and she battled her emotions throughout her childhood and much of her adult life as well. She tried to get rid of them but instead lived in denial through drinking and other addictions. She lived that way until she met Someone who loved her and would never reject her. His name is Jesus. Do you feel rejected? There is someone who will never reject you. His name is Jesus....
Rita Bear Gray went through a lot of trauma growing up in northern Saskatchewan. Her father was an abusive alcoholic, her mother kidnapped her and then abandoned her along the way. She was bullied in school and finally quit. Yet Creator had a hold of her life all those years. When she came to know Creator and his Son, Jesus, she found her true identity in Him. What’s your life been like? Would you like to know who you are and your future as an Indigenous person? You can. Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: • Tell God t...
Did you know that Creator is speaking to us? Have you ever heard His voice? Sometimes He speaks in the most unusual places. Daniel LaPlante heard Creator God speak to him while taking a shower. You can read his story on pages 10-11 and find out what God told him. The Bible tells us that Creator longs to have a personal relationship with us. Do you know Him personally? You can through His Son, Jesus. If you want to know Him, here's how you can. Here’s how to ask jesus into your life: • Tell God that you want to accept His way...
How are things going? Are you happy with the way things are going in your life? Michael Thomas (his story is on page 10) was living his life his way and things where not that bad. However, he felt as if something was missing. One day his grandmother introduced him to their neighbor who shared some Good News with him. Michael realized that this was what was missing from his life. His friend introduced him to Jesus. Do you know Him? Here’s how you can meet Him. Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: • Tell God that you want to...
The New Year has been upon us for a couple of months so how are your resolutions going? Many people like to start out the year fresh and leave behind the past as they seek to be a new person in a variety of ways. The term “New Year, New You” has been used over and over, yet sometimes by three or four months after the first of January, our resolutions have lost speed and have tuckered out. I began looking into God’s Word to find out what’s new. You may think, “That’s...
In 1988, while attending a conference, Casey Church accepted a call to follow Jesus. “My calling was not the typical way of preparing for service. I prayed and sought God’s guidance in order to learn about this new approach He was leading me into—how I could show people how to be Native and truly Christian.” What’s the calling on your life? If you have not as yet had a relationship with Creator, you can begin one today. We invite you to take these steps: Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: • Tell God that you want to a...
Do you have a secret that you have kept secret for a long time? Are you almost breaking under the pain of it? Wayne Leman knows what it is to endure abuse and not be able to talk about it—until many years later. Our Creator hears and knows our situation and He wants to intervene. Wayne discovered that he can know his Creator as his Heavenly Father and you can too. Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: • Tell God that you want to accept His way to know true peace and joy. • Tell Him that you know that without His help, y...
The Doctors sent Herman Williams home to die (see story on page 12), but Creator God had other plans. Herman lived for many years after that and died an elderly man. The Lord can turn your hopeless situation around, too, if you give Him a chance. He may not always take your problems away, but He promises to give you the strength to go through them. Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: • Tell God that you want to accept His way to know true peace and joy. • Tell Him that you know that without His help, you understand that...
Charles and Siouxan Robinson are a very unique couple. The way that Creator God led each of them, answering their prayers, and bringing them together is truly amazing. They are following the path that God has chosen for them—on The Red Road. How has God led in your life? Perhaps you are single and praying for a life partner. Or perhaps you are going through difficult times dealing with issues. Whatever your situation, God is right there for you. If you do not know Him in a personal way, you can through His Son, Jesus. P...
There is no doubt that if you read Naomi Knoles’ story, you will agree that she went through an incredible experience that no mother should have to go through. Depression and especially postpartum depression is one of the worst kinds. Unfortunately for Naomi, it led to a horrible consequence. But it’s amazing that God brought her through all of this and is restoring her life and her faith. Perhaps you’ve had a horrific experience in your life and you are looking for healing and restoration. God is willing and ready to do that...
It's been a long winter here in Canada. Like thousands of others, I needed to take a little break away from the sting of winter. In January, I went on a cruise for a week to the Bahamas. Being on a big ship with a few thousand other people in the middle of the ocean provides for ample opportunity to sit on your beach chair and people watch. The one action that was most obvious to me from morning until sunset was the constant hunger for the sun. As the ship changed direction, s...
If you’ve read Hattie Kauffman’s story, you know that she had to overcome a lot. Growing up in poverty and the chaos it creates is not easy. But Creator opened incredible doors for her. As she says, God didn’t have to search for her because He knew where she was all the time. You know what? The same is true for you. God knows where you’re at and what you’re going through. He wants to be a part of your life. You can invite Him in. Here’s how to ask Jesus into your life: •Tell God that you want to accept His way to know true...
JR’s life was hopeless. One day he could take it no longer. Just as he was about to take his life, he says “I fell to my knees and wept. As one last attempt for hope I cried out to this God. ‘I’m not totally sure who You are and what You do, but...if You can make my life better, I don’t want my life any more so why don’t you have it? Here it is, take it.” JR says he felt as if a huge weight was lifted. Are you in a hopeless situation? Are you ready to give up? Like JR, you can find hope by turning to Jesus. Here’s how to...
Sue Carlisle says she doesn’t know a single person whose life is perfect. And she’s right. She says we all “have had heartaches of one sort or another—painful physical or environmental circumstances, hurtful actions from other people or regrets over their own choices.” Perhaps like Sue, you’ve sifted through broken dreams and shattered trust trying to find something solid on which to stand. Maybe you’ve struggled to find your footing, but kept slipping on fear, anger, confusion, and shame. Just as God was there for Sue, He i...
Ever felt like God was distant? Sometimes it feels that way. Richard Sinclair didn’t even know about God until he went for help with his drinking. Not long after that, God answered his prayers and delivered him from alcohol and brought someone to bring hope to his community. If you’d like God to answer you, call out to Him. He is waiting for you. If you want to have a personal relationship with Him, He will answer. Here’s how to ask him into your life: • Tell God that you want to accept His way to know true peace and joy. ...
One of the most difficult things for me to do has been to practice forgiveness. My feelings are easily hurt, and I seem to suffer for days when I'm feeling offended. For years I lived in a gloomy fog of depression, stress, and stomachaches. I had no appetite. I carried the spirits of anger and hate around like we were good friends. And, sometimes, I thought about ways I could repay the wrong I had suffered. But I've found a better way to cope with hurts. I experienced God's...
Jeff DeContie grew up in fear. He was afraid of just about everything. He was afraid of his school, family, girls, and even his own grandmother. He soon learned that the only one he could trust was God. What are you afraid of? If there’s someone you can trust, it’s your Creator. He is interested in you because He loves you. You can have a personal relationship with Him. HERE'S HOW TO ASK HIM INTO YOUR LIFE: • Tell God that you want to accept His way to know true peace and joy. • Tell Him that you know that without His hel...
