The horrors of Hallowe’en
Autumn can be a glorious time. We rejoice in fall colours, fresh starts, and relief from the summer’s heat. October is the peak. While the month begins with a rapid build-up to Thanksgiving, it quickly turns dark. This essay is a statement against Hallowe’en that explores the reality of the darkness in which depression and anxiety are endemic, souls are lost, and spirits are troubled, tossed about and tempted by the lies and lures of Satan. … Read more
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 live in extraordinary times – and it’s more than just inflation. The Church remains alive precisely for such a time as this. … Read more
Reflections on faithful church life
Biblical teaching, lay leadership, and care for others are essential ingredients of faithful church life. … Read more
The unasked questions
We are invited to deepen our walk and become mature children through Christian formation and discipleship. … Read more
Becoming Living Stones
Second annual National Engagement Conference MARKHAM, Ont. – A small but enthusiastic and faithful group of Christ followers met May 9-10, 2025 at Chapel Place Church for the second annual National Engagement Conference of Living … Read more
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 call to love, to understand those who think and act differently, to pray and pray and pray again and regularly withdraw to quiet places to seek the wisdom of our Father, and the guiding hands and equipping of the Holy Spirit. To be strong and courageous. To be a lot more like Christ. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: A Presbyterian Lifestyle
Sin’s consequences are powerful, but human will can be trained and reinforced. … Read more
General Assembly 2024
After lengthy and spirited discussion at the 2023 General Assembly, there was anticipation of something similar in 2024. The audacious hope was that different liberal voices who spoke up in defence of liberty in 2023 might show similar support. Sadly, none of that happened. And the entire report and discussion was concluded in only 28 minutes. While the clerks brought a slightly reworded recommendation than 2023, it had the same … Read more
Courageous leadership: faith over fear
Leadership often brings us into moments where we are asked to move forward without having everything figured out. We are invited to make decisions that … Read more
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (3)
Is there ever a time when Christians should shake off the dust from their feet toward other Christians? Sometimes, a parting of the ways is inevitable – even in the church. … Read more
From Fearful Retreat to Faithful Witness
The text of the powerful, timely sermon on the work of the Holy Spirit delivered to the General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Hamilton, Ontario, based on John … Read more
Channels clicks with a new audience
What do you do when a high-quality magazine stops being published? How do you ensure that the contents continue to be available? These were questions facing the leadership of The Renewal Fellowship within the Presbyterian Church in Canada (RF) last year, nearly 20 years after Channels ceased publication in 2006. … Read more
Candle lighting and candlelight
Advent liturgy and worship in an age of brevity It was Christmas Eve and the service was going much quicker than expected. During preparation, I timed it at approximately 60 minutes. But when I glanced … Read more
Way, Truth and Life
The hand-out invitation for a class now essential in any church: If you know nothing, or maybe a little, or are full of questions about the Christian faith and are interested in safely finding out more, then this is for you! Or maybe you have a spouse or a friend who fits? There is no expectation for you to go to a church service unless you want to! Bring your questions for a time of discussion and learning. There are only … Read more