Many years ago, I developed an unhealthy bond with one of my favourite cars. It was a 25 year old BMW but I loved it immoderately! I always took it to a third generation local car repair shop called Tremblay’s…
The Bell: God and the mechanic
Local books: Eyes on Jesus, Pentecostal Preacher Woman, Revolutionary Jesus …
This is my sixth local books round-up of 2024, covering nine newly published books from the local Christian community. Again there is a range of topics – one is even a Christmas book. The write-ups are primarily from Amazon and publisher…
Around Town: Regent College transition, Mission Fest, Crescent Beach miracle . . .
Regent College has chosen one of its own to take on leadership of the school. Their Board of Governors announced November 3 that Dr. Paul Spilsbury has been appointed as the sixth President of Regent College. He is currently Vice…
Renowned sculptor was drawn back from nihilism to Catholic Christian art
Michelangelo once described his artistic process by saying, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” World-renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz made a similar observation in his keynote speech at this year’s Corpus Christi–St.…
UGM is again offering Transforming Communities Grants
Union Gospel Mission is again offering Transforming Communities Grants to help local churches support their neighbours more effectively. Leslie Rosenau-Lai, UGM Advisor, Church Relations, describes the nature of the program. Demonstrating the love of Christ, Union Gospel Mission is determined…
Christianity: a missionary religion, Part VIII: Women
I posted seven articles earlier this year in a series called ‘Christianity: a missionary religion.’ At the time, I said the seventh one was the last – but I’ve changed my mind, having discovered that many good books on missions…
Police Board pressured her to step down, but many support her right to speak up
Did she jump, or was she pushed? Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba left her position as Vice Chair of the Vancouver Police Board November 22, following an an outraged response to a statement she posted on Instagram. CKNW radio host (and former BC…