September 2025 Living in Truth

God is not done with The Presbyterian Church in Canada. … Read more

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…

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

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.…

June 2025 Living in Truth

One of the greatest challenges for the church and its members is to be in God’s will as much as possible. God’s will – not human will. The Apostle Paul…

When The Holy Spirit arrives

Anna Farlie, left, Dora Daroczi, and Abigail McGuffin are the THEO Trio The THEO Trio overcomes and presents a powerful witness HAMILTON, Ont. – It was the final sederunt of…

What is a Presbyterian General Assembly?

Rev. Paul Johnston, in blue shirt, takes in the proceedings at General Assembly 2025. A (possibly radical) proposal for a fresh answer. What is a Presbyterian General Assembly. The short…

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…

March 2025 Living in Truth

With so much going on in our confused and noisy world, it is sometimes difficult to know where to begin. We know the answer, of course.

Dear Donald

An Agape letter to the 47th President of the United States.

A Sense of Urgency

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

How to Prepare for General Assembly

Some thoughts and advice on how to speak the truth in love and remain standing.

Systems and Systematics

In this increasingly fractious world, the need to be grounded on systematic theology is greater than ever.

Praise and Prayer for Peace

A template for a special gathering to seek God’s intervention in an extraordinary time.