I am re-posting this piece because I am still looking for a good home – or at least an interim storage space – for a valuable library before the end of October. I would love to hear from anyone in…
We humbly repent of our flaws and failures. We repent of our pride and parochialism. We repent of our isolation and our arrogance. And so, we gather. So said Michael Oh, Global Executive Director / CEO of the Lausanne Movement…
There’s a common stereotype that men don’t need friends, that they don’t have time for friendship, or that it isn’t an important part of their lives. This is a damaging narrative that needs to be corrected. The truth is that…
Next week I will be in Korea, taking part in Lausanne 4, a global congress on world evangelization, September 22 – 28. Some 5,000 Christian leaders are expected from all over the world, with thousands more participating online. Michael Oh,…
The former President of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada recently commented on an important issue facing St. Paul’s Hospital and other faith-based institutions across the nation. The ability of a Christian hospital to maintain its Christian ethic is now facing…
I would love to hear from anyone in Vancouver who knows of a suitable space for a reading room, one which could serve as a kind of meeting place / community centre for the Christian community. I have the books…
Burnaby politicians recently joined community and religious leaders to celebrate the completion of a housing project for vulnerable community members. This September 20 press release from L’Arche tells the story: L’Arche Greater Vancouver has fulfilled the biggest dream in its…
July 30 is designated as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and this year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.’ According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, one in three…
The Paris 2024 Olympics begin one month from now. While we look forward with anticipation, this is also a good time to enjoy a unique anniversary. Eric Liddell won gold 100 years ago, at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. Liddell…
This is my fourth local books round-up of 2024, covering 13 newly published books from the local Christian community. Again there is a range of topics. The write-ups are primarily from Amazon and publisher / author sites. Cynthia Aalders: The Spiritual Lives…