It Is Written Canada

Join us as we visit with Norwill and Hollace Simmonds, who share from their hearts the joy of their inspirational relationship with Jesus, their music, their story, and their magnetic personalities. Prepare to be inspired!

Have you noticed how we tend to value what we truly need only when it is removed from us? What if you didn’t have fresh air? What if our fresh Canadian air was so polluted that the only fresh air you could get was in a can? Some countries are faced with this dilemma, and do you know where they are turning to get a breath of fresh air? Check out today’s message to find out.

Join us as we talk to Dr. George Cho about the benefits of walking. Dr. Cho is a licensed naturopathic doctor who practices in the Greater Toronto Area. He also works in the exercise physiology department at the Cleveland Clinic Canada. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. His practice focus is on lifestyle medicine.  Do yo...

Canadian blogger, Kyle MacDonald, posted a red paperclip on a website called “Craigslist” and wanted to see if he could get something bigger and better. Check out his amazing story of faith and ingenuity.

Love and the expression of love are absolutely vital to our existence. During our current time of physical distancing and social isolation, the number of adults experiencing depression has tripled in Canada since the lockdown measures began. Like ants need a colony, people need a family. Created in the image of God, humans were not designed to dwell in solitude; we were created to be social beings...

Fear is a very debilitating emotion that sometimes takes a strangle hold of your life, and you can even become afraid of God. The Bible identifies a super power that enables you to overcome all your fears. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out all fear.” Take a look at how God’s perfect love is able to drive out all your fears and also give you perfect peace and r...

She was once a shy young person, who resisted the call of God upon her life, but today Charlee Blabey is a chaplain and Bible teacher at a Christian high school, Kingsway College, in Oshawa, Ontario. Through miracles, answers to prayer, and the influence of significant people, Charlee witnessed the unfolding of God’s plan for her life.

The light of the world had gone out, and without Christ, the earth was blackness and cold as winter. While He lay in the tomb, His name was on the lips of those who had placed their hopes in Him, and the streets were filled with mourning. However, when our LORD erupted from the tomb, New Life burst from the dead earth glorified! The heavy stone and the Roman guard of one hundred soldiers were powe...

God is “I AM” in the past. God is “I AM” in the present, and God is “I AM” in the future. The past, present, and the future are the same to God. He’s there! Wherever you are - He’s there! He sees the most remote events of past history, and God sees the far distant future, into the endless ages of eternity, as clearly as you see the road in front of you when you’re driving your car. And He is close...

At the time of Hitler’s regime of hatred and division, a friendship was brewing between a blond-haired, blue-eyed Nazi supporter and an African-American man. The world looked on in wonder at this display of true friendship.

The people of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario has reacted optimistically to the challenges of the pandemic. Because this community is so close-knit, the crisis of a pandemic, instead of traumatizing them, became a wonderful opportunity for growth. Instead of shutting them down, it opened them up and drew their hearts even closer together and closer to their l...

Canada is currently facing a major epidemic of loneliness and depression — a mental health crisis of massive proportions. Yet, the LORD has provided a lifeline for you — a word of hope and a friendship that is eternal. God wants to work through you to rescue others from their loneliness. Take a look at today’s message and embrace the challenge.

Carolyn Nichol and her family used to dream about taking their favourite vegan recipes on the road and opening a vegan café and having a little nutrition office in the back. So, she I could not believe it when her dream came true. She knew it was only possible because God was completely in charge. Today, The Energy Shack is much more than a whole food, plant-based café; it’s a gathering spot where...

As salt is essential and valuable to survival, you, as a Christian, are essential and valuable to human survival too. As a Christian, you are the salt of the earth; you do for others all that salt does. Have a listen and see what it means to be the salt of the earth.

Carolyn Nichol and her family used to dream about taking their favourite vegan recipes on the road and opening a vegan café and having a little nutrition office in the back. She could not believe it when her dream came true. She knew it was only possible because God was completely in charge. Today, The Energy Shack is much more than a whole food, plant-based café; it’s a gathering spot where peopl...

Did you know that there are forty-seven scientifically proven benefits of prayer, including pain relief, reduced risk of death from heart attack or stroke, lessened anxiety and depression, prevention of memory loss, mental decline, and even dementia or Alzheimer’s? Don’t you want to experience these benefits? Jesus too wants you to experience them. He has promised to fill your heart with His savin...

Carolyn Nichol was not always a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Her energy and drive to help the people in her home and in her community came from a burning desire to follow God’s leading in her life. When she was transformed by the power of God, Carolyn became an agent of healing and wholeness for everyone she met.

In this week’s message, we want you to experience the ruins of the Holy Cross Mission on Manitoulin Island, which was established in 1844. It is a church in the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Reserve, north-eastern Manitoulin Island—a place of much prayer. We hope this short message will encourage you to send us your personal prayer requests and to keep your connection with God alive and well.

The leaders of the scenic Wiikwemkoong First Nation island community decided to put their time, their energy and their money into building the spirits of their youth, and after research they discovered there was one character trait that would make the difference between success and failure, and that character trait was resiliency—the ability of a person to weather the storms of adversity and chang...

Why do bad things happen to innocent people? Where is God when tragedy strikes? 11-year-old John Dias will help us answer those and other questions based on what the Bible says.

Right from the beginning of the Bible, God emphasized: “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Without companionship, no matter how much money you make or how beautiful your house or how perfect your job, you can’t be completely happy. God knows that. He designed you that way. Today, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, we want to encourage you to value the connections you already hav...

Scientific research has shown that when you develop the habit of memorizing, reciting, and contemplating the words of the Bible, this practice has been proven to help patients overcome serious neurological disorders and harmful thinking patterns. The words people say to you can also have a powerful impact on your health and happiness, and the words you use can literally change your world.

He lived in an age of violence, death, and godless brutality, but by magnifying God, the answers George Müller received to his prayers caused people to believe that the age of miracles had not ended.

For many years, I taught high school English, and one of my students, let’s call her Ava, once wrote about a personal experience she had. Ava’s story was so unforgettable and had such an impact on me that René and I feel compelled to share it with you. Take a look and see how This Surprising Story Will Positively Impact Your Life!

Lorne was on top of the world the day she married the man of her dreams. But within weeks of their marriage, it became painfully obvious that something was wrong. When the truth came out about her new husband, it really hurt, and it left deep scars, but despite the heartbreak, disappointment, brokenness, and betrayal, she navigated her way to joy and peace.