At the end of last year I posted an article about the abundant crop of books written by local authors. I was surprised that I found 15 to write about and had some left over. I am amazed, as I…
A wealth of local books from 2021 (#2)
Tag: books
Around Town: Justin Welby, L’Arche, Shelter to Home, House of James
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries made an important announcement September 14: Today, we’re delighted to announce our new patron, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. As patron, Archbishop Justin lends his profile and support to Sanctuary…
Local professors have written many fine books this year
One can never have too many books (ask anyone who knows me), but even I have trouble keeping up with the professors at our local Christian colleges. And many of their books would make great Christmas gifts, especially if purchased…
Pilgrim Book & Bible has served the church for 46 years in East Vancouver
“You just know when it’s time. You feel it in your gut,” says Greg Wasmuth. The stock of books, Bibles, music, movies, greeting cards, trinkets and artwork at Pilgrim Book and Bible is definitely dwindling as the 35 percent off…
Recovering: call to connection can foster a ‘beatitude community’
Aaron White has spent much of his adult life living and working in the Downtown Eastside. And now he has drawn on his experiences for his brand new book, Recovering: From Brokenness and Addiction to Blessedness and Community (Brazos Press). He…
Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who God Made You to Be
A brand new book by St. Peter’s Fireside pastor Alastair Sterne will be featured in a Book Launch and Roundtable hosted by Regent College next Monday (October 5). Following is an excerpt from Rhythms for Life: Spiritual Practices for Who…
First Things Podcast: Ron Dart discusses Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson often draws on the Bible and religious themes in his writing, so Ron Dart’s brand new book – Myth and Meaning in Jordan Peterson: A Christian Perspective – is timely. He has edited 10 essays which assess Peterson’s…
Yani Lim: ‘God’s angel on Nusakambangan’
Yani Lim is best known locally for her pioneering work with Voices Together. Over the years she has led the way in several large gatherings at Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum, each of which drew thousands of Christians from…
Around Town: Word Guild winners, Mobile Showers, Hong Kong prayer
One Regent College professor and two others who often teach and sing there won Word Guild awards at the group’s 31st annual gala June 14 in Hamilton, Ontario. The Regent College winners were: • Academic Books: Bruce Hindmarsh: The Spirit…
Theology’s last (book)stand?
For 29 years I have worked in the back corner at my desk on the floor of the Regent College Bookstore, surrounded by volumes of biblical studies and commentaries. We have 272 linear feet devoted to biblical studies and 120…