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
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. I say that because – … 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
PCC Renewal: my story
Contrary to what older generations think, Gen Z is yearning for tradition. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: A Green Theology
As with nature, Scripture and the church are organisms. … Read more
A Sense of Urgency
What’s the church being called to do in this extraordinary time? A wide ranging conversation by believers. … Read more
The Crucifixion of Ideology
Amidst racial strife and cultural division, “look to the cross” is the most political statement I can make. … 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
The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)
Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4. … Read more
Live like Jesus, Be like Jesus
What can we learn from the Lord’s personal devotional life? … Read more
Sunday Baseball: the thief on the cross makes it home
The boys of summer can remind the church of what’s missing. … Read more
Advent-ures in social media
We are to make room in our hearts for the Divine; why is it so difficult to make room for each other? … Read more