Note: Registration or subscription to the host news sites may be required to read some of the stories linked here. Stories about Stephen Boissoin and the “anti-gay” letter: Alberta panel finds writer of anti-gay letter broke human rights law An Alberta man who has pressed for five years to get an anti-gay letter branded as […]
“Silver Linings Playbook” Review
The Academy Award nominated feel-good romantic comedy Silver Linings Playbook has gotten some extremely high praise and a significant amount of buzz. Starring Jennifer Lawrence (Hunger Games) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) it has been nominated for a total of 8 Oscars lipitor weight gain. But is it worthy? The film opens with Pat (Cooper) […]
Opposition to Trinity Western Law School because of anti-homosexual rules
As reported in the Vancouver Sun, the Council of Canadian Law Deans oppose Trinity Western University’s (TWU) proposal for the country’s first religious law school because of the university’s long-standing requirement that faculty and students abstain from homosexual relationships. According to Trinity Western community covenant, any sexual intimacy that violates the sacredness of marriage between […]
Book Review: Find a Broken Wall
Find a broken wall, Brian Stiller says in his new book—and then rebuild it. This is not a book for everyone. It is a book for leaders of Christian churches, ministries, and organizations. Particularly, it is a leadership manual for those individuals who are called to take on the leadership of deeply troubled churches, ministries, […]
The Church, Part II: The Church’s Mission in the World
In Part 1 of this article, I mentioned how my brother, as a child, would often forget what he was supposed to do in the washroom before he went to bed and would frequently ask our parents, “What am I supposed to be doing?” I suggested that this is a valuable question for the church […]
The Church, Part I: God’s Mission for the Church
When my brothers and I were young, my parents had established a nightly routine for us. We would brush our teeth, read a Bible story together, get a drink, use the toilet, and then we would go to bed. Though this routine was as consistent as the rising and the setting of the sun, my […]
A Meditation on the Meaning of Christmas
“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!” Charlie Brown was depressed about the commercialization of Christmas, the undue emphasis on “things.” He went to see his friendly neighbourhood five-cents-a-session psychiatrist, Lucy. The therapy she advocated was involvement in an activity with other people. So Charlie Brown became the director of the Christmas play with […]
‘Tis the Season for Dogs
flickr / Marvin Kuo Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend, but it seems they are also becoming man’s best therapist. Pets have been found to help individuals deal with stress and health related issues – studies have found that pets reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and depression while increasing endorphins and dopamine – […]
Christianity and Creativity: Why Christians need to Make Stuff
(This article is made up of entirely a mixed collection of quotes on the creative process from the perspective of many of the artists who contributed to the recently released book, WeMakeStuff. WeMakeStuff seeks to explore how God made humans creative and desires to provide an open dialogue for creative people to express and present […]
Why Churches Need to Embrace Technology
Churches unable to adapt to technology and the way people communicate today may be in trouble. We often hear about churches across Canada losing young people and closing their doors. I believe that a few low-cost, practical tips can help churches connect with their community, increase their reach, and ultimately turn this trend around. I […]
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