For all sorts of reasons, Christians in Canada (like everyone else) can often take a while to catch up on what is happening in Ottawa, and what the ramifications are going to be for both church and society. As people… Read more →
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… Read more →
Anyone who has read my weekly updates knows I’m a fan of Regent College, but for the month of September you can consider me a super-fan. The line-up of public events is particularly noteworthy this month, featuring several world-class speakers – Alister… Read more →
It is without doubt a mixed blessing that whatever Christian leaders say in public nowadays often gets distributed immediately and very widely via social media and YouTube – and once it is “out there,” it is difficult to get it… Read more →
The question of how Christians can wisely engage in the political issues of our times is more complex, nuanced – and important – than ever before. What does it look like for each one of us to stand up for, to advocate for,… Read more →
This will be my last weekly update of the year – so Merry Christmas! Check below for all the seasonal concerts and events still to come. Among the other highlights: A Carol Sing-Along with Michael Hart – at my church (New Life Community Church… Read more →
Several locally-based organizations have received sizable Stronger Together grants. A Rocha Canada, ACTS / WaterSchool, FH Canada, Northwest Baptist Seminary, Ratanak International, Trinity Western University and Wellspring were among the 20 organizations which were, in all, awarded over one million dollars. Ratanak International, for… Read more →
October 31 is best known as Halloween, but it is also Reformation Day. Thus it is not surprising, in this 500th year since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, that there are several excellent opportunities… Read more →
Just over three years ago I posted an article about a Chapel Movement gathering at John Oliver Secondary School. What had begun as a small worship gathering at a South Vancouver church a couple of years before was now drawing… Read more →
By my reckoning, Christian authors in the Metro Vancouver area have published at least 25 books this year. I’ll look at some of the (broadly) Bible-related books this week, then over the next couple of weeks consider fiction/arts and what… Read more →
