Christ is the prescription for a sin-sick world
There are many things weighing the younger generation down. There is the ridiculous rise in the cost of living – especially housing. There are all the jobs that are contract rather than full-time with benefits and pensions. And because many of them are constantly plugged in – always in front of a screen of some type – they are being filled with doom and gloom from a multitude of issues. … Read more
Speaking the truth in love
Text of the THEO Trio’s report to General Assembly DORA DAROCZI: Good morning, everyone! My name is Dora from the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Calgary, and my friends speaking with me are Anna from … Read more
Can I get a witness?
There is great hope for the church. I see it in many places. Generally, where authentic believers and followers of Christ are gathered, we find peace, strength and spiritual growth. Therein lies the hope. In … Read more
Living in King Herod’s world today
Just as shock and grief from the senseless murders in Tumbler Ridge were fading from the national consciousness, Canadians were jarred by another disturbing revelation. … Read more
Lessons from the Korean diaspora
Han-Ca congregations learn to belong without losing themselves. What does it mean to belong — and not belong — at the same time? That question quietly shapes immigrant life, but it presses even more deeply … Read more
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: A Presbyterian Lifestyle" Dutch theology … 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
Bavinck in Brief: The Essence of Christianity?
Accommodating to culture succeeds only in making the Church indistinguishable from the world: sixth of a series. Upon occasion I have been asked why we today should study the work of Herman Bavinck (1856-1921), a … Read more
Reflections on faithful church life
Biblical teaching, lay leadership, and care for others are essential ingredients of faithful church life. … Read more
Creative licence caution
There are many excellent television shows online these days that have a solid biblical foundation. What could go wrong by watching them? … Read more
I was a virtual delegate at Lausanne 4
Can older, white church leaders let others take the lead in telling the story? … Read more