Bishop Charles Dorrington, Keynote Speaker for the BC Christian Ashram retreat. Both +Charles and his wife Claudia returned for our 39th annual BC Christian Ashram retreat on July 27th to 30th 2012 to share on ‘Moving in Freedom’.

Claudia Dorrington who co-taught with her husband +Charles on the theme of ‘Healing the Whole Person’.

The Rev Josh Wilton of the Table Church, Victoria BC who served as our Bible Teacher on ‘The Life of Jesus’.

Group shot of the BC Christian Ashram retreat

Many delicious meals at Summit Pacific Park from Terry and the kitchen team.

The Christian Ashram youth preparing to do a skit at the Talent Show

Humorous and insightful scenes from the life of King David skit by our youth group

A younger David seeking to placate a grumpy older King Saul

How would you, David, like to marry my daughter Michal?

James Hird sharing his latest song that he wrote at the BC Christian Ashram

The BC Christian Ashram Choir led by Frank Mierau at the Talent Show

Enjoying the talented people at the BC Christian Ashram Talent Show

Frank Mierau leading the BC Christian Ashram Choir

The BC Christian Ashram Choir at the annual Talent Show

Daily Devotional time at 7am each morning focusing on 1 Corinthians 1-3

Rev Josh Wilton gave three excellent Bible studies during the BC Christian Ashram retreat.

The Christian Ashram always wraps up with the session of the Overflowing Heart where people give thanks for what they have received from Jesus during the weekend.

We sit in a circle to wrap up the BC Christian Ashram weekend

Thanks be to God for an amazing weekend!  Jesus is Lord!

Jesus is Lord!

As a new member of the Group of 4 giving spiritual mentoring to the Christian Ashrams worldwide, I encourage you to check out the International United Christian Ashram website and our local BC Christian Ashram website.

The Rev. Ed Hird, BSW, MDiv, DMin

-award-winning author  of the book ‘Battle for the Soul of Canada’

P. S. Click this Amazon link to view for free the first two chapters of our new novel Blue Sky.

“I’m afraid there’s been an accident…”

Sandy Brown and her family have just moved to Spokane, Washington where her husband, Scott, is pastoring a new church. With a fresh start, Sandy is determined to devote more time to her four children. But, within weeks of settling in their new life, the Brown family is plunged into turmoil.

Sandy receives shocking news that her children aren’t safe, which brings back haunting memories of the trauma she experienced as a girl. Then, the unthinkable happens…

A brutal attack puts Sandy on the brink of losing everything she’s loved. Her faith in God and the family she cherishes are pushed to the ultimate limit.

Is healing possible when so many loved ones are hurt? Are miracles really possible through the power of prayer? Can life return to the way it was before?

Blue Sky reveals how a mother’s most basic instinct isn’t for survival… but for family.

If you’re a fan of Karen Kingsbury, then you’ll love Blue Sky. Get your copy today on paperback or  kindle.

-Click to check out our marriage book For Better For Worse: discovering the keys to a lasting relationship on Amazon. You can even read the first two chapters for free to see if the book speaks to you. 

-The sequel book Restoring Health: body, mind and spirit is available online with Amazon.com in both paperback and ebook form.  Dr. JI Packer wrote the foreword, saying “I heartily commend what he has written.” The book focuses on strengthening a new generation of healthy leaders. Drawing on examples from Titus’ healthy leadership in the pirate island of Crete, it shows how we can embrace a holistically healthy life.

In Canada, Amazon.ca has the book available in paperback and ebook. It is also posted on Amazon UK (paperback and ebook), Amazon France (paperback and ebook), and Amazon Germany (paperback and ebook).

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-Click to purchase the Companion Bible Study by Jan Cox (for the Battle of the Soul of Canada) in both paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca 

Indigo also offers the paperback and the Kobo ebook version.  You can also obtain it through ITunes as an IBook.

-Click to purchase the Companion Bible Study by Jan Cox (for the Battle of the Soul of Canada) in both paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com and Amazon.ca 

Many of our books include references to and stories about E. Stanley Jones.

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