End-Time Living Helps Believers Prepare for Second Coming of Jesus
Orlando, FL, October 25, 2021 ― When Jesus spoke to the disciples about his Second Coming, he emphasized the importance of preparing ahead of time for the end of days. As he cautions in Mat. 24:44, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man (Jesus) will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”
“To be prepared for this troubled time will require understanding what will be going on and why,” explains Bible scholar David S. Heeren. “Otherwise, it will be scary, and many believers will take flight (mentally and even physically) as did the early disciples when they saw Jesus was about to be murdered.”
Heeren has written extensively on the topic of end-time prophecy, and in his fifth book on the subject, End-Time Living: Despite Conflict and Hardship, All Is Well, he trains his focus on the preparations necessary prior to the end-time and the power of redemptive love to minimize any tribulation.
End-Time Living draws its messaging from the second half of the Bible, featuring details from relevant sermons of Jesus (Matthew 5-7, 24 and Luke 21) and the eight chapters of the beautiful allegory, Song of Songs.
Included are 15 points of emphasis presented as keys to a God-honoring lifestyle; the true story of a 12-year-old Christian boy who openly expressed love for the man who beat his mother to death; the story of the enduring legacy of missionary Richard Wurmbrand and his underground ministry; and Heeren’s deeply personal account of his wife, Joan, and her tremendous capacity for love.
Despite the perilous end of days setting that forms the backdrop for End-Time Living, Heeren centers his narrative on the reasons why believers should remain hopeful that any tribulation will be short-lived, and the rewards for those who stand firm for Him until the end will be everlasting.
“We should be happy and hopeful because we are headed for a victorious finale, the Second Coming of Jesus, which will be a cause of celebration to millions upon millions of people who will meet Him in the air,” Heeren says.
David S. Heeren is an award-winning journalist and author of 17 books. A personal prayer identical to that of Isaiah (Is. 6:8) led him to change his career emphasis from sports writing to Christian writing in 2007. Since that time, he has published nine books with Christian themes, five of which deal with biblical end-time prophecy. His previous book, The High Sign, which identifies the most likely sign of Jesus’ Second Coming, received a double-four-star (perfect) rating from the Online Book Club — the highest rating awarded by the club.
His upcoming Christian novel, Year of Our Lord, has been praised byliterary critic David Dickerson as “by far the most exciting in the In His Steps series.”
19 To Zero Coalition Launches New Campaign In The Wake of Alberta's Soaring COVID-19 Hospitalizations
New behaviour-change campaign will specifically target remaining vaccine hesitant individuals in Wood Buffalo and Edmonton
CALGARY, AB, Oct. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - 19 To Zero, the national, multidisciplinary coalition aiming to shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination, is launching a new campaign called "It's Never Too Late" in targeted regions, including Wood Buffalo and Edmonton on Oct. 25, 2021.
The campaign ad—created in response to the unprecedented surge in ICU admissions of unvaccinated Albertans in recent weeks—shows a chillingly rapid chain of events from the perspective of an unvaccinated and critically ill COVID-19 patient, as they are assessed and admitted into the ICU to be intubated. Set to sounds of laboured breathing and medical monitors, the footage was shot in Alberta using local healthcare workers who have firsthand experience treating patients with severe COVID-19.
Rural Family Health Resident and 19 To Zero Spokesperson Dr. Finola Hackett has seen too many patients who have waited to get vaccinated and ended up hospitalized:
"After so many months and so much tragedy, it's more important than ever that we continue to communicate the importance of getting vaccinated," says Dr. Hackett. "People may be hesitant to get vaccinated for many reasons, but the reality is that COVID is still taking lives. With the 'It's Never Too Late' campaign, we want audiences to see that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, and to really think about what could happen if they get COVID," she adds.
19 To Zero has worked with creative agency, Emergence Creative to launch a series of behaviour-change campaigns over the past year and a half, targeting different population segments. For this campaign, research and audience analysis suggested that raising an individual's sense of concern about getting COVID-19 was still the most powerful motivator to get vaccinated. Based on this insight, the campaign was developed to show Albertans the horrifying realities of this ongoing and unprecedented health crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 99% of the more than 27,000 Canadians who have died from COVID-19 have been unvaccinated. The simple, but hard-hitting campaign lets people know that vaccines are still available and that it is never too late to get protection from the virus—until it is.
"The idea for the video was to show a patient's exact perspective as they get treated for severe COVID," says Emergence Creative CEO, Raj Pannu.
"We wanted to capture the full experience, from admission to intubation, from a first-person perspective, giving the video a really visceral, powerful effect. The loneliness and fear the patient feels is palpable, and we hope it challenges audiences to choose vaccination," he adds.
The broadcast and out-of-home campaign includes 4 weeks of 30-second spots on Global, CTV, and CBC; six weeks of promotion on Facebook and Instagram; and 8-week placements on buses, transit shelters, and digital billboards.
To find out more about 19 To Zero and the "It's Never Too Late" Campaign, visit 19tozero.ca
19 To Zero is a dedicated coalition of academics, public health experts, behavioural economists, and creative professionals working to understand, engage with, and ultimately shift public perceptions around COVID-19 behaviours and vaccination.
Emergence is a global creative agency specifically dedicated to communications that drive social impact. Based in New York City, Emergence works with corporations, nonprofits, startups, governments, and multilateral institutions that serve the common good around the world.
SOURCE 19 To Zero
Why You Should Add Cycling to Your Fitness Plan
Cycling sport athlete man riding on coastal road at dawn
There are plenty of reasons why we should keep our bodies physically fit and healthy. First, being physically fit makes us more active and focused. Secondly, it protects our bodies from various diseases such as heart ailments, diabetes, and obesity, to name a few. However, regardless of your age or condition, one great form of exercise that you can add to your fitness plan is cycling. If you are wondering whether to add cycling to your fitness plan, then the following reasons will convince you.
Provides Low-Impact Exercise
Cycling is generally regarded as a low-impact exercise. This means that you don’t have to put a lot of strain on your joints, tendons, or ligaments when performing it. As such, it can be a good alternative form of exercise for those who can’t do extensive workouts but still want to stay fit. If you are nursing injuries, suffer from arthritis, mobility issues, or don’t prefer extensive workouts, cycling can be your best form of aerobic exercise.
Helps With Weight Management
Regular cycling can help you cut off some calories and body fat to some significant levels. According to physicians, riding a bicycle helps increase the rate of body metabolisms. When you pedal, your body needs more energy. Consequently, more fats and calories are burnt in the process, hence bringing a weight loss effect. However, for you to realize significant weight loss, you need to consider bike fitting so that you can be comfortable for longer and regular rides.
Reduces Risk of Disease
Living a sedentary lifestyle is one risk factor for developing chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, and heart problems. Therefore, if you are concerned about preventing such conditions, then regular cycling is key. It will help in strengthening your heart muscles, reducing fat blood levels, and improving circulation. All these functions help prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Improves Mental Performance
The benefits of riding a bike aren’t just for physical fitness- they also provide mental benefits. For instance, cycling improves blood flow to the brain cells, leading to improved coordination, focus, and other cognitive functions. Additionally, cycling is known to boost one’s moods and increase mental toughness. When you push yourself through physical exhaustion, you gain mental endurance and confidence.
Cycling is one exercise that’s associated with tons of health benefits. Plus, it’s a form of activity that people of many different ages can enjoy. That said, if your goal is to remain physically fit and healthy, then you should consider adding cycling to your routine.
5 Celebrity Chefs who are Feeding the Hungry with Aprons
Cooks Who Feed offers celebrity-chef inspired aprons that help feed the world’s hungry
NEW YORK, New York – (October 22, 2021) – Chefs love to feed people and take pleasure in knowing that those who are eating their creations are enjoying the food. There are also some chefs who go a step further so they can help feed the world’s hungry. That’s what five celebrity chefs are doing, as they team up with Cooks Who Feed to help feed the hungry, one apron sale at a time.
“I’m thrilled that these celebrity chefs have teamed up with us to help with such a great cause,” explains Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed. “They can feel good knowing that they are taking steps to help make the world a better place, all through their love of food.”
The organization, Cooks Who Feed, offers celebrity chef-inspired aprons, with the purchase of each one providing 100 meals for those who need food assistance. They have already provided over 300,000 free meals to those who need the help. The line of aprons includes those for adults, as well as some for children.
Each celebrity chef has helped design an apron in their honor. The five celebrity chefs who are working with Cooks Who Feed to help provide those in need with food include:
Art Smith. The executive chef and co-owner of several restaurants including Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, Art and Soul, and Southern Art and Bourbon Bar. In 1997, Smith became the personal, day-to-day chef to Oprah Winfrey, a position that lasted ten years. Smith now coordinates and cooks for special events all around the world. Art's expertise lies in southern-style cooking. He is well known for his world-famous southern fried chicken.
Christine Cushing. An award-winning chef with T.V. shows broadcast around the globe. She is a judge on the hit Food Network program, Wall of Chefs, and also won the 2020 Taste Award for 'Best Chef’ in a T.V. series for her food, travel documentary series "Confucius Was a Foodie,” now airing on PBS across the US/Canada and on Nat Geo across the world. Christine has been showing Canada how to cook with love for more than 20 years, starting with her flagship Food Network Canada show, Christine Cushing Live. She is followed by hundreds of thousands of fans across the globe on her YouTube channel "My Favourite Foods” and appears regularly on The Marilyn Denis Show. Her artisan line of tomato sauces is handmade in Ontario, Canada.
Devan Rajkumar. Before his formal training at Toronto’s George Brown College for Honours Culinary Management, Chef Devan honed his skills under celebrated local Chef Adrian Niman of the Food Dudes catering company during a time of explosive growth. After several years of high-end catering, Chef Devan parlayed his position as Sous Chef with the Food Dudes into an Executive Chef role at Luxe Appliance Studio, a multi-million dollar showcase kitchen for his favorite brands Bosch, Thermador, and Gaggenau. Between 2012 and 2014, Chef Devan found his flair for live culinary demonstrations and entertained thousands of guests. Someone took to his liking and in 2014, Chef Dev became a regular guest on Cityline, one of Canada’s longest running daytime shows, and found his love of the spotlight.
Gaggan Anand. He put Indian food in the fine dining spotlight with his restaurant, Gaggan. Anand is known for what he calls “progressive Indian cuisine.” Since its debut in 2010, Gaggan's restaurant was repeatedly placed on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Gaggan earned 2 Michelin stars in the first edition of the Thailand Michelin guide in 2018. In August 2018, Chef Anand closed his award-winning restaurant to start something new. In November 2019, Anand opened another restaurant in Bangkok named 'Gaggan Anand'. Gaggan was profiled in Season 2 Episode 6 of Netflix's Chef's Table.
Chef Romain Avril. Best known for his appearances as a judge on Top Chef Canada All-Stars, and as a competing chef on Chopped Canada. He’s also recognizable as a frequent guest chef on programs such as Your Morning and Breakfast Television, as well as in media such as Toronto Life, The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. Chef Avril discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. By seventeen, he was working at a 1 Michelin Star restaurant, and at 21, he was cooking at a 2 Michelin Star restaurant. In 2010, Chef Avril moved to Canada, making a name for himself as a star chef at restaurants such as Colborne Lane, Origin North, Bar, and La Société Bistro. Chef Avril brings his love of food and dining to everything he does.
“This holiday season, when people give an apron as a gift, they will also be giving 100 meals to help feed the hungry,” added Sanghavi. “We are happy to be working with such inspirational celebrity chefs and for everyone to come together for such a great cause.”
The line of aprons that the celebrity chefs are a part of are environmentally friendly, handmade through fair trade, and are sustainable. The apron for kids match those made for adults. Every time an apron is sold, food waste is rescued and 100 meals are provided to those in need. The company does this by sharing its profits with its charity partners around the globe that rescue surplus food to reduce food waste and provide hunger relief.
Cooks Who Feed has launched a new part of their line of aprons, which are ones for kids. The new aprons come in three color combinations, and two sizes, fitting ages 3-12. They are 100% 9oz cotton canvas, available in one size that fits ages 3-7 and one for ages 8-12. The aprons feature an adjustable neck strap, reinforced stress points, one double pocket below the waist, and a chest pocket. To see the aprons for children, visit the site: https://cookswhofeed.com/products/the-mini-chef-christine-cushing-apron.
The company offers individual sales online, a retail line, and wholesale/corporate gifting options. The aprons are produced in ethically in Dehli, India, where 40 women are employed to make them by hand. To get more information or help support the mission, visit the site at: https://cookswhofeed.com.
About Cooks Who Feed
Cooks Who Feed was founded by Seema Sanghavi, who holds has an advanced degree in marketing and strategic management, and over 12 years of experience in online marketing, product management, and product management. She has lived in several countries around the world, and is an amateur chef. The company works with charity partners in India, Canada, and the U.S. to rescue food and serve it to those in need. To get more information, visit the site at: https://cookswhofeed.com
Global Self-Care Activist Rallies Millions to Show Up for Themselves and Others
Fort Lauderdale, FL. October 22, 2021 — Shelly Tygielski started a global, grassroots, mutual aid organization called pandemicoflove.com, from her kitchen table in March 2020 that has matched more than 2 million people and made it possible for donors to directly transact $60 million and counting to those in need. In her first book, Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World (New World Library; October 26, 2021; ISBN: 1608687449; Hardcover), author Shelly Tygielski, with a Foreword by Chelsea Handler and an Afterword by Sharon Salzberg, goes beyond the story of Tygielski’s organization—which has gained her a spot on CNN Heroes in 2020 and praise from President Biden, among other recognitions—to reveal her fervent belief in “showing up,” consistently, for yourself and for each other.
Among Tygielski’s insights:
How we are each born with a sense of agency—the ability to rise up, assert ourselves, and become an agent for social change, regardless of our circumstances—and ways to uncover and nurture that seed within us.
Why positive thinking as a consistent habit is downright impossible—and how to find simple, unconditional happiness that is not in opposition to negative experiences through conscious action and connection with others.
Why self-care—a commitment to taking an active role in safeguarding our mental and physical wellness—isn’t self-centered but truly a selfless act—and ways to expand our view of the “self” to include our family, community, human beings across the globe and the natural world.
The power of showing up, taking baby steps, and making incremental change—and an arsenal of tools to help anyone create circles of influence for serving others and doing good, sparking a ripple effect that continues to reverberate and inspire people of all types everywhere.
Why we urgently need to extinguish the stigma attached to asking for help and support the concept and reality of equity, how to set up your own mutual aid network … and more.
About the Author
Named one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful.org, Shelly Tygielski has appeared in The New York Times and Washington Post. Herconservative Sephardic Orthodox Jewish family emigrated from Israel to Brooklyn, where shewas kidnapped as a toddler while waiting with her mother at a Brooklyn DMV office. She owes her rescue to a “Good Samaritan” who had the impetus to do what was right and kind, with boldness and bravery.
As a pioneer meditation teacher who has a “duality to be Jewish and to study Buddhism” privately, Tygielski battles an autoimmune eye disease that periodically plunges her into blindness. She organized and led the first mass meditation with a national sporting franchise, NBA’s Miami Heat, and her “Sand Tribe” gatherings has grown to over 15,000 meditators over a few years. Tygielski spent nearly two decades as an award-winning business executive, rising to president of a $70 million security firm with more than 2,400 employees, and then took a leap of faith by leaving the corporate world for the wellness space. She holds a master’s from Columbia University. For more information, please visit www.shellytygielski.com.
Faith Journey Includes the Good, the Bad and the Proof that God Hears Our Prayers
PALMDALE, CA, Oct. 22, 2021 — Christine Schat sat down and wrote the truth about her life even though some of it was messy. As a teenager, she lived by her own rules, became pregnant, married young, divorced and married again. She made choices that led to the tragic death of her husband and the heartbreak of a prodigal son. She had welcomed Jesus into her life at an early age, but had repeatedly veered off course. Every time she repented, she found God’s forgiveness and mercy to be always available, always complete. This is her compelling story.
The Tree of Faith, God Wants to Answer YOUR Prayer is Schat’s deeply personal memoir recounting true stories that range from dealing with regret to letting go of guilt and letting go of shame. There were many life events that prompted Schat to seek God’s will and to ask for His help. Did God always show up in exactly the way she expected Him to? No. Were her prayers answered as quickly as she’d hoped? No. But ultimately, she recognized the constant thread of God’s love that was woven throughout her life despite her sins.
Schat’s style is easy and conversational, and laced with touches of humor. She shares the moments, thoughts and experiences that led her to a most astonishing realization in the face of adversity.
She discovered that the seed of faith planted in her at birth by the Creator could grow easily in the healthy soil of a humble heart. By spiritually cultivating that seed with life-giving prayer and sonshine, her small seedling grew into a magnificently strong, fruit-bearing tree of faith, deeply rooted and stable. She then knew, that living with Christ, everything is possible.
In The Tree of Faith, readers will discover the age-old secret to obliterating fear, guilt and shame; the personal way God answers questions; strength through adversity and the power of letting go; the unique key to turning life around; and the growing faith that looks past the impossible. Along the way, readers are invited to get involved through chapter questions.
Schat shares the good and the bad of her faith journey, with personal stories and a wealth of wisdom gleaned over decades that can give readers hope that God hears their prayers.
“Now is the time to look to the Light, renew your faith and expect God to answer your prayers!” Schat said.
Author Christine Schat is a UCLA graduate and the former owner of Fort Bragg Bakery. She loves to smile, laugh and share her stories. She currently lives in Southern California but loves to travel the country visiting family and friends. She is especially fond of her grandchildren and has been nicknamed Gram-cracker. But her greatest joy is experiencing God’s answered prayers.
The Tree of Faith, God Wants to Answer YOUR Prayer
Prepare Your Heart for the Joys of the Season With Daily Advent and Christmas Devotions
Cleveland, OH, October 21, 2021— As one of our holiest, and busiest, times of year fast approaches, it’s natural to get caught up in the tasks of the season — shopping, crafting, baking, decorating and perhaps traveling. You can bring more meaning and clarity to all of your holiday experiences by spending just a few minutes each day in peaceful reflection.
Father Dr. Maurice Emelu offers readers a daily, prayerful walk with God’s Word in his new, seven-volume series, An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word. In Volume One, Fr. Emelu offers insights and Bible verses to accompany the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
“I wrote most of these reflections before the blessed Sacrament. In the presence of the Lord, I found the serenity and peace of soul that inspired more profound, prayerful sentiments within me,” Fr. Emelu said. “I then began to dialogue with God’s words.”
Drawing upon his West African roots, Catholic spirituality as well as his many years of pastoral ministry, Fr. Emelu combines the story-telling culture of Africa with a Western worldview to offer a unique perspective on faith-life and what it means to grow closer to the Lord. He communicates his sentiments and ideas in compelling, relatable ways and applies them to today’s realities. Each passage aims to heal, inspire, teach and encourage through the power of God’s Word.
The next two volumes in Fr. Emelu’s An Encounter series focus on messages for the seasons of Lent and Easter. The topics of future volumes will be announced soon.
An Encounter is suitable for both personal and group faith sharing — for anyone seeking a daily walk with God. It would be the perfect gift for your pastor or loved one.
“Alone with God, the soul hears words that the noisy world often silences,” he said. “Call them a boost for the day or a spiritual companion for everyday life. They are empowering words meant to accompany readers on their own journey of life as they continue to discover the gentle Word of God.”
About the Author
Father Maurice Nkem Emelu, Ph.D., is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Orlu in Nigeria, and the founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, Inc., a global ministry for cross-cultural Catholic evangelization and works of charity. He is an Assistant Professor of digital media and Communication at John Carroll University in the United States. The author of seven books, and over 700 blogs and professional articles, he provides robust cross-cultural educational programs through digital media. He is the host of EWTN’s The Faith with Father Maurice and the host/executive producer of Word for a Wounded World teaching series, plus numerous other television and radio works in the global Catholic network. He holds a Ph.D. from Liverpool Hope University, UK, focusing on digital storytelling, media aesthetics and theology, among other academic degrees. An encounter with the Lord when he was 14 changed him in fundamental ways, and today he describes himself as “passionately in love with God and His body, the Church.”
For more information, please visit www.revemelu.com, or follow the author on Instagram (@mauriceemelu), Twitter (@revemelu), YouTube (Fr. Maurice Emelu) or Facebook (Fr. Maurice Emelu).
An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume One: Advent and Christmas Publisher: Bien LLC
What Age Do You Need to Start Taking Daily Supplements
Taking a daily supplement has become a popular way to enhance health and improve function. You can find a wide variety of supplements for almost every kind of health problem or as an adjunct to a healthy diet. Many people wonder what age do you need to start taking daily supplements? The answer to that depends on many factors, such as eating habits, activities, lifestyle, and medical condition.
Do You Need A Supplement?
Many people are familiar with daily multivitamins, which they have taken as a child or take currently as an adult. There are many other types of supplements that are produced synthetically or derived from herbal compounds that have been used for hundreds of years to relieve symptoms and improve health. You may choose one or more than of these compounds to treat certain nutritional concerns or as an alternative to conventional medical treatment.
At What Age Should You Consider Taking Daily Supplements?
Adults at any age may feel they can benefit from taking a supplement. If you engage in athletic activities, like bodybuilding, running, and other vigorous workouts, a supplement may be a good idea to increase stamina and energy. Older individuals who may eat less may want to take a supplement to ensure they have all the vitamins and minerals they need. It’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before taking supplements, which may interact with medications. Some medical plans, like Silver American, offer telemedicine services that allow you to easily talk with a doctor about taking a supplement and other health issues.
Types of Supplements That Can Be Beneficial For Health
You can find a wide range of supplements for almost any need. Those who live in northern climates or those who don’t get out in the sunlight may wish to supplement their diets with vitamin D, an important element for bone health, immune system health, and muscle strength. Vitamin E has properties that boost brain health, vision, and reproductive function. Zinc helps the immune system function and aids many processes in the human body. You might be interested in taking CoQ10, an antioxidant that can help heart health and other body functions. Echinacea is often used to relieve colds. You might take calcium to help bone health or glucosamine/chondroitin to relieve arthritis symptoms.
The best way to get the nutrients you need is by eating a healthy diet. However, if you feel you have nutritional deficits or specific health issues, supplements can help to provide the support you need to feel better and function more effectively in daily life.
15 Keys to a Lifestyle That Honors God
ORLANDO, FL, Oct. 21, 2021 ― Bible scholar David S. Heeren has written extensively on the topic of end-time prophecy, and in his fifth book on the subject, End-Time Living, Heeren trains his focus on the power of redemptive love.
“This book’s greatest theme by far is love,” Heeren says. “I have been trained as an evangelist, but there can be no greater evangelism tool in the world than the redemptive love Jesus displayed on the cross.”
End-Time Living draws its messaging from the second half of the Bible, featuring details from relevant sermons of Jesus (Matthew 5-7, 24 and Luke 21) and the eight chapters of the beautiful allegory, Song of Songs.
Included are 15 points of emphasis presented as keys to a God-honoring lifestyle; the true story of a 12-year-old Christian boy who openly expressed love for the man who beat his mother to death; the story of the enduring legacy of missionary Richard Wurmbrand and his underground ministry; and Heeren’s deeply personal account of his wife, Joan, and her tremendous capacity for love.
“She loved more and more during the final few agonizing days before her death,” Heeren recalls. “She had entered final unconsciousness when I said to her, ‘I love you forever.’ I believe she heard me.”
Despite the perilous end of days setting that forms the backdrop for End-Time Living, Heeren centers his narrative on the reasons why believers should remain hopeful that any tribulation will be short-lived, and the rewards for those who stand firm for Him until the end will be everlasting.
“We should be happy and hopeful because we are headed for a victorious finale, the Second Coming of Jesus, which will be a cause of celebration to millions upon millions of people who will meet Him in the air,” Heeren says.
David S. Heeren is an award-winning journalist and author of 17 books. A personal prayer identical to that of Isaiah (Is. 6:8) led him to change his career emphasis from sports writing to Christian writing in 2007. Since that time, he has published nine books with Christian themes, five of which deal with biblical end-time prophecy. His previous book, The High Sign, which identifies the most likely sign of Jesus’ Second Coming, received a double-four-star (perfect) rating from the Online Book Club — the highest rating awarded by the club.
His upcoming Christian novel, Year of Our Lord, has been praised byliterary critic David Dickerson as “by far the most exciting in the In His Steps series.”
2021 Inductees to Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Announced
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) proudly announces the upcoming induction of three new members into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame . Selected from a remarkable group of nominees, the three inductees for 2021 include world-class athlete Vivian Berkely, passionate advocate for the Deaf community Frank Folino, and exceptional achiever TheHonourable Carla Qualtrough. They join the prestigious ranks of 117 others who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the past 28 years.
The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame recognizes extraordinary individuals who, through their outstanding work and achievements, have significantly enriched the quality of life for people with disabilities. They have also made a profound difference in their communities, our country and internationally.
2021 Inductees
Vivian Berkeley (Athlete): Vivian Berkeley is a Blind Lawn Bowling Champion who is recognized as the greatest Canadian athlete in her category. Berkeley's 21-year career has seen her win 60 medals in lawn bowling competitions that include both national and international competitions as well as the Paralympics and Commonwealth Games.
Frank Folino (Achiever): Frank Folino has been an enduring leader and advocate for the Deaf community. Born Deaf himself, he has served as President for Canadian Association of the Deaf-Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC). Among his notable successes, Folino was a passionate advocate to include a legal recognition of sign languages in the landmark 2020 Accessible Canada Act.
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough (Builder): The Honourable Carla Qualtrough is a triple threat. Lawyer, Volunteer, and Paralympic swimmer, no wonder she is leading change and advancing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canada. Currently an MP, Qualtrough is serving as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. Qualtrough has shown significant service through sport and volunteerism, including with the International Paralympic Committee. Visually impaired since birth, her athletic achievements include three Paralympic and four World Championship medals.
“Over the years, so many incredible Canadians have been nominated and it is always a remarkably difficult process to choose just a handful of inductees,” said The Honourable David Crombie, Chair, Canadian Disability Hall of Fame. “We applaud all of the exceptional achievements of the nominees and inductees, for together they are helping to make Canada an even greater country.”
Today, the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame presented by CIBC remains the only place in Canada where individuals who live with disabilities – and help improve the lives of people with disabilities – are recognized on a permanent basis.
“We are pleased to recognize the achievements and contributions of this year’s inductees in supporting the ambitions of achieving a more inclusive Canada,” said Andrea Nalyzyty, Senior Vice-President, Chief Compliance Officer & Global Regulatory Affairs and Chair of CIBC's Accessibility Action Committee.
“Even during the pandemic, we have continued our annual tradition of inducting incredible honorees into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame,” said The Honourable Vim Kochhar, Founding Chair of CFPDP. “Unfortunately, COVID-19 has prevented us from holding live induction ceremonies in 2020 and 2021. Next year, we are planning to celebrate with nine live inductions so that inductees from the three most recent years can be honoured together.”
About the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons and Canadian Disability Hall of Fame: Founded in 1984, the goal of the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) is to consistently seek to put the emphasis on a person’s abilities — rather than disabilities — and to recognize and celebrate their achievements and contributions to society. Since then, CFPDP has initiated dozens of important projects and events, raising over $30 million. The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame presented by CIBC recognizes outstanding achievement in volunteerism, the arts, sports, rehabilitation, science and medical research, advocacy and public policy. It is located at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto and at the Japanese Cultural Centre at 6 Garamond Court, second floor, Toronto.
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