Christ: The Lord of Listening

We live in a world that often rewards quick responses, strong opinions and confident voices. In many settings, leadership is measured by how clearly and decisively someone speaks. Yet Scripture…

Jesus is our only hope

The sharp increase in the price of groceries is depressing – $25 for a can of coffee that used to be $9.99? It gives dark roast a new meaning. We…

Dear Donald

An Agape letter to the 47th President of the United States.

Systems and Systematics

In this increasingly fractious world, the need to be grounded on systematic theology is greater than ever.

What God is doing at Cariboo

Drawn in by God and sent out on holy mission.

Standing on the rock 

The other day I was leafing through the alumni magazine from the University of Waterloo. The theme of this issue is “happiness” – specifically exploring the things “that are helping…

To Boldly Go

Believers should not get bogged down by our theological divisions within the PCC. The challenge is to remain strong and courageous as we speak the truth in love. It’s a…

The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)

Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4 … Read more

When it Comes to Prayer, Make a Plan

The battle is won from a place of stillness.

Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model

Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power.

Bavinck in Brief: The Gospel and Social Action

Bavinck critiques two dominant views: one portraying Jesus as a social reformer, the other separating religion from politics entirely. … Read more

Evangelism: More than Midwifery

We’re far more likely to have prenatal encounters with unbelievers than midwifery moments.

Striving for a balance

An update on the legal process at Cote des Neiges Presbyterian Church MONTREAL – Like many other congregations across the Presbyterian Church in Canada, the remits recognizing multiple definitions of…

Bavinck in Brief: God, Simply

God’s revelation of His perfect self provides a foundation for our knowledge about the Divine. Third of a series: (1) “Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model“, (2) “Bavinck in Brief:…

Principles of church planting 

It's almost a truism that “Church planting is the most effective method of reaching the unchurched for Christ.” It's been a legendary recommendation for decades now. And it is true,…