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.…
Courageous leadership: faith over fear
Leadership often brings us into moments where we are asked to move forward without having everything figured out. We are invited to make decisions that
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…
Creative licence caution
There are many excellent television shows online these days that have a solid biblical foundation. What could go wrong by watching them? … Read more
Quebec: an unholy mess of secularism and regulation
Tighter controls, no mercy and a moratorium mean hundreds of congregations are without a home. Mountainside United Church and St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, both in Westmount QC, recently sold and…
Let us pray in full acknowledgement of our fallen nature
One of the most insightful scriptures regarding prayer is James 5:16, which takes up two sentences. We tend to focus on the second: “A prayer of a righteous person, when…
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
“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.
Praise and Prayer for Peace
A template for a special gathering to seek God’s intervention in an extraordinary time.
The Crucifixion of Ideology
Amidst racial strife and cultural division, “look to the cross” is the most political statement I can make.
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (2)
Shalom may stick or ricochet back – keep an attitude of peace no matter what.
Kimchi and Bannock
A Christ-centred cross-cultural gathering: What happens when a dozen fully-citified Korean young adults drive 10 hours north to visit a remote Indigenous community in the bush? … 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…
Candle lighting and candlelight
Advent liturgy and worship in an age of brevity It was Christmas Eve and the service was going much quicker than expected. During preparation, I timed it at approximately 60…
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…