Mired in Christendom but moving forward
Inside the uneasy theological symbiosis in the belly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada Christendom died a long time ago. But the church still operates as if it were alive.…
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…
Support Our Vision
Living in Truth was launched as a free online magazine — but everything has a cost. Much of LIT’s development was led by Andy Cornell as part of his paid…
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
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…
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,…
Sunday Baseball: the thief on the cross makes it home
The boys of summer can remind the church of what’s missing.
55 Theses to The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Reformation Day, October 31st, 2025 Out of love for the truth, and from a desire to elucidate it, we, PCC Renewal, composed of members of The Presbyterian Church in Canada,…
Reflections on faithful church life
Biblical teaching, lay leadership, and care for others are essential ingredients of faithful church life.
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…
The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)
Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4 … Read more
Reformed Dogmatics—a suggested guide
The four volumes cover a range of theological teaching from the historic, Reformed point of view. They are not for the faint of heart, but for someone who teaches or…
Keeping it Odd
The delightful oddness of Christian theology is doped down when we get anxious about providing answers.