Walking in Faith and Justice in a World That Wasn’t Made for You By Anu George Canjanathoppil
During her 11 years with IJM in South Asia, Anu George Canjanathoppil – CEO at IJM Canada – worked extensively to impact the justice system by collaborating with state and local governments in the region. As a result of Anu's leadership, ten thousand individuals have been rescued from forced labor slavery. This is her story…
Broken, yes. Brave, a little. Determined to be the daring woman By Cathie Ostapchuk
When I fell hard, it was into a sea of self-doubt. When I rose again, it was because of the revelation that God was not only with me as a female leader but also with every woman who has walked this earth. Who am I to refrain from stepping into this cultural moment with my broken experiences, each visible yet healed by the golden thread of God’s supernatural purpose.
I am here for the now and the next generation of women in our nation and beyond. Broken, yes. Brave, a little. But I am determined that I will not be helpless, self-silenced, or diminished. I choose to be the daring woman, in a lineage of daring women.
From basketball camp to cop From mom to pastor’s wife
As I look back on my life, I realize there are countless times that God has met me and directed my path. Often I feel confused, scared, and directionless. I feel like the lost sheep that the bible so often talks about. Reflecting on my story, my Shepherd has always been there. Gently guiding, intervening, and building a beautiful story out of my life, for my good and for his Glory.
Quin Cheung: Quinspired to shorten the distance between her and God!
Quin Cheung is a Calgary-based photographer and the artist behind Quinspired. Her story isn’t one of miraculous, divine intervention and metaphysical conversion but one about a woman no a quest to shorten the distance between her and God.
Brigitte’s story: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings
My name is Brigitte, and for over 15 years, I was a pastor’s wife. Because the “D-word” is worse than a swear word in ministry, it’s when I became the “EX” that I thought I was unusable by God. The sheer thought of divorce haunted me for over a decade as I saw my nonexistent marriage go from bad to worse. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we?