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…

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.…

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.…

Bavinck in Brief: A Green Theology

As with nature, Scripture and the church are organisms.

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?

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.

A Sense of Urgency

What’s the church being called to do in this extraordinary time? A wide ranging conversation by believers.

Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model

Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power.

Lifting clergy burden

The Protestant Reformation, particularly in England, marked a major change in how pastoral care was done in churches. Up to that time, clergy in the Roman Catholic church focused their…

“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.

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,…

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…

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

Reflections on faithful church life

Biblical teaching, lay leadership, and care for others are essential ingredients of faithful church life.

I was a virtual delegate at Lausanne 4

Can older, white church leaders let others take the lead in telling the story?

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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…