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
The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)
Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4. … 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
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, intend to call the Church … 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
The Crucifixion of Ideology
Amidst racial strife and cultural division, “look to the cross” is the most political statement I can make. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: A Presbyterian Lifestyle
Sin’s consequences are powerful, but human will can be trained and reinforced. … 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
Restoring Spiritual Passion
I remember it so vividly I can almost feel the pain in my throat again. I had just finished my exams at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. It was the end of an intense term, filled with lots of activities. My wife Irene was expecting our first child, and she’d travelled ahead of me, up to our new home in Seattle on the airplane. And my job? My job was to … 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
Church planting: small communities
Small groups can achieve what large communities can’t. Part 3 in a series on church planting. … Read more
General Assembly 2025
We are invited to deliberately seek Spiritual assistance and speak the truth in love HAMILTON, Ont. – This was the most collegial General Assembly I’ve attended, although my experience goes back only a decade or … Read more
How to Prepare for General Assembly
Some thoughts and advice on how to speak the truth in love and remain standing. … Read more