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
Category: Mission
Mission: Orthodoxy
Tips and tales from the world of conservative, confessional friends. We’re better and stronger when we work together. That’s the ethos which propelled the formation and growth of conservative renewal movements in various mainline denominations. … Read more
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 … Read more
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (3)
Is there ever a time when Christians should shake off the dust from their feet toward other Christians? Sometimes, a parting of the ways is inevitable – even in the church. … Read more
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 gently invites us in a different way. Throughout the life and ministry of Jesus, … Read more
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. … Read more
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 call to love, to understand those who think and act differently, to pray and pray and pray again and regularly withdraw to quiet places to seek the wisdom of our Father, and the guiding hands and equipping of the Holy Spirit. To be strong and courageous. To be a lot more like Christ. … Read more
Safe Space – a Misguided Quest
The pursuit of an environment protected from harm may be primal, but it’s miscomprehended and misdirected. … Read more
Sunday Baseball: the thief on the cross makes it home
The boys of summer can remind the church of what’s missing. … Read more
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (2)
Shalom may stick or ricochet back – keep an attitude of peace no matter what. … Read more
A sinner’s story: from death to life
Four years ago, I was without hope and without God in the world—until I was adopted by the King of the Universe. I pray this story encourages God’s people and stirs faith in His redemptive power, grace, and zeal to pursue His lost sheep. … 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
The art of healthy dust-shaking (1)
Grace and humility are essential when we act. Part 1 of 4. … Read more