On Palm Sunday morning, while I was speaking to my small group about the readiness of Jesus Christ to face His death (Mark 15), one of the older youths suddenly broke into tears. She then explained that that particular gospel…
‘Canadians consider religions more damaging than beneficial: survey.’ That’s the headline Global News came up with as they reported on a new Angus Reid Institute survey. And that’s not the only bad news. The survey, conducted in partnership with Cardus,…
The number of medically assisted deaths has increased substantially since MAID (medical assistance in dying) legislation was introduced in 2016. And Canada is now set to become one of the first nations in the world to allow patients to seek…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership, that gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
In this interview, Dr. David Robinson speaks with Niels Henrik Gregersen, Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Copenhagen. They discuss how scientific engagement enriches ministry, and consider the ways in which evolutionary biology, ecology and natural disasters intersect with…
Sarah Rodgers: Why do How the World Began now, and here? Because we can! Meghan Gardiner: It’s live, it’s literally live and intimate and together. Ron Reed: Oh, it’s amazing to be back at the theatre. It feels just like…
A Cardus report released February 9 – Reasonable Limits: How Far Does Religious Freedom Go in Canada? – considers how to lessen the polarization surrounding issues of religious freedom. Following are the Executive Summary and a portion of the Conclusion.…
President Vladimir Putin must be shocked by the worldwide intensity of opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the depth of support for the attacked nation. Many Vancouverites are joining the chorus, with large public demonstrations and much media coverage.…
As the Justice Committee is reviewing Canada’s prostitution laws, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) argues in this February 25 blog post that those laws are essential because prostitution preys on those who are vulnerable. As Christians, we seek the…
Like the Liberal government, the powers that be at CBC News haven’t taken much time to acquaint themselves with the Freedom Convoy people who have been occupying the centre of Ottawa. But they’ve finally made an exception, finding quite a…