Bob Dylan: Time Out of Mind, Sony, 1997. The Christian community has not always been kind to high-profile musicians who have espoused Christian beliefs. A prime example is Bob Dylan: although he did some superb Christian albums and a phenomenal gospel tour, and continues to perform faith-affirming songs in concert, I’ve encountered church musicians who […]
Missile defense revival polarizes Christians
While it has not received the same coverage as the cross-border disputes over lumber and beef, the proposed American-sponsored Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system has nevertheless polarized Christians on both sides of the border. The controversy made headlines in Canada during the past month. During U.S. President George W. Bush’s first visit to this country […]
Sun Peaks a flashpoint, amid talk of reconciliation
Against the backdrop of a possible province-wide referendum on Aboriginal land claims, an ongoing protest by members of the Shuswap First Nation in B.C. has been drawing much attention to Native concerns. In the meantime, some Christians have been attempting to raise a quiet but firm voice in favour of reconciliation. Sun Peaks protest The Sun Peaks ski […]
TWU scholars tackle ‘the Apostles’ Bible’
The Work of three Trinity Western University (TWU) scholars will be a key element of a major new translation project, which is being launched March 17 at a TWU symposium. A TWU press release is promising that “top biblical scholars from across North America” will be present at the symposium. Several of the people involved […]
From Russia with choral poetry
Chorovaya Akademia, a much-acclaimed 16-voice a cappella male choir from Moscow, will make its first Vancouver appearance this coming week. The ensemble has made several recordings, including the 1995 best-seller, Ancient Echoes. The concert, presented by the Friends of Chamber Music, will take place at Holy Rosary Cathedral February 20, at 8 pm. The first […]
Anno Domini: a magnificent tribute to Christ’s impact
Jesus Christ was honoured in many notable ways during the year 2000, including a number of major Vatican celebrations, various evangelical outreaches, several media presentations, and the final official worldwide March for Jesus. But arguably the most spectacular homage to Christ was offered by a low-profile Canadian institution not associated with religion. Running from October […]
Jeanette Petkau’s faith is Beyond Reason
Langley singer/songwriter Jeanette Petkau has just gone Beyond Reason . That’s the title of her latest CD, which has been getting air play on both Canadian and American radio stations. Petkau recently celebrated her newfound success with a ‘Valentine Social / CD Release Party,’ held at North Langley Community Church February 11. Beyond Reason , […]
School merger declined by MEI
Abbotsford-based (MEI) has declined an offer to merge with Valley Christian School (VCS). In a specially-convened meeting February 6, the MEI Board decided not to go through with a proposed take-over. At a January 11 meeting at VCS, the majority of the school’s parents voted to pursue the possibility of a merger with MEI. According […]