Mission: Orthodoxy

Tips and tales from the world of conservative, confessional friends. We’re better and stronger when we work together. That’s the ethos which propelled the formation and growth of conservative renewal movements in various mainline denominations. … 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

What God is doing at Cariboo

Drawn in by God and sent out on holy mission. … Read more

Building a Temple

An update on Living Stones - Last year Jon and I took a tour of the holy land with Ross Lockhart. What an amazing trip that was! We began in Egypt seeing many sites and worked our way gradually via our nice, comfortable, air-conditioned bus along the route of the Exodus of God’s people to Israel and the Promised Land. It was eye-opening to see what the people would have endured on that journey without all the luxuries of our contemporary technology and tools. Although I am not … Read more

Is revival possible?

Learning from the spirituality of the Reformation. … 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

Safe Space – a Misguided Quest

The pursuit of an environment protected from harm may be primal, but it’s miscomprehended and misdirected. … 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

“Reformed Ethics” – A suggested guide

Book Review: If you are looking for a Christmas (or New Year) present for yourself, probably the best choice among Bavinck’s major works are the two volumes of Reformed Ethics. … Read more

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Living in Truth was launched as a free online magazine — but everything has a cost. We will gratefully accept donations through Renewal Fellowship by Interac eTransfer to renewalfellowshippcc@gmail.com. For a tax receipt, include your postal address in the “Message” section. … Read more

When it Comes to Prayer, Make a Plan

The battle is won from a place of stillness. … Read more

Fasting: Spiritual muscle for leaders at war

I can’t help but wonder if Protestantism has, in some ways, and in some quarters, become spiritually flabby. … Read more

Kimchi and Bannock

A Christ-centred cross-cultural gathering: What happens when a dozen fully-citified Korean young adults drive 10 hours north to visit a remote Indigenous community in the bush? … Read more