Often when we look back on our lives we see a chain of circumstances where one decision led to the next and the next, and we realize that each decision led us to where we are today. And especially if we have dedicated our lives to the LORD, we see a magnificent mosaic of colourful events, which may not always be easy, but when we see God’s hand in it, we would have it no other way. This was certainly true for Paul and Raquel Antunes who are our special guests on IIWC today. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STBIq99rpwI

There is a stigma around mental health; therefore, it is important to have conversations about the topic because all of us approach our mental wellness differently. For years, Liz Pule did not pay attention to her emotional wellbeing until she hit the wall and felt very empty. When she turned to God's Word, resting in Jesus, and being in nature Liz found such comfort and healing. She shares how the Sabbath and daily connection with Jesus has been a soothing balm to her mental wellness aches and has pulled her towards peace during a season of burn out and depression. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rxJndpGJKs

On Remembrance Day, we recognize the sacrifices and courage of those people who fought for our country, and we also accept our responsibility as Canadians to work for the freedom they battled to secure. Our forefathers fought against the threat of oppression to secure the universal law of liberty for each of us today. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=herlBYE4BNk

Frank Dell'Erba was born in Canada to Italian immigrants who were good parents, hard workers, and faithful Christians who brought him to church each week. Prayer and reading the Bible were normal for Frank, but nothing he was brought up with could prepare him for what was coming. Frank shares a little of his journey of how God has been restoring his life with the hope that it might encourage others in their own journeys. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvqhIEfBPq4

Charlee Blabey shares how difficult it is to forgive those who have wronged us, yet how, through connecting with Jesus, we can be set free from the detrimental effects of living a life of unforgiveness and grace. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_5XL-s9-LM