Christ: The Lord of Listening
We live in a world that often rewards quick responses, strong opinions and confident voices. In many settings, leadership is measured by how clearly and decisively someone speaks. Yet Scripture…
Jesus is our only hope
The sharp increase in the price of groceries is depressing – $25 for a can of coffee that used to be $9.99? It gives dark roast a new meaning. We…
Systems and Systematics
In this increasingly fractious world, the need to be grounded on systematic theology is greater than ever.
Standing on the rock
The other day I was leafing through the alumni magazine from the University of Waterloo. The theme of this issue is “happiness” – specifically exploring the things “that are helping…
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…
The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)
Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4 … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model
Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power.
Bavinck in Brief: The Gospel and Social Action
Bavinck critiques two dominant views: one portraying Jesus as a social reformer, the other separating religion from politics entirely. … Read more
Evangelism: More than Midwifery
We’re far more likely to have prenatal encounters with unbelievers than midwifery moments.
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…
Bavinck in Brief: God, Simply
God’s revelation of His perfect self provides a foundation for our knowledge about the Divine. Third of a series: (1) “Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model“, (2) “Bavinck in Brief:…
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,…