After spending two years studying Greek, my professor ask the class what our main take-away was. It didn’t take me long to think of how studying the New Testament in the original language has changed my understanding. And it all started with one word.
Read MoreAfter many years of dreaming, I’m so excited to announce the launch of my new project together with my friends Carrie Lehn and Ryan Dueck - The MennoCast!
Read MoreCBC’s Kim’s Convenience has become one of my favourite TV shows. In the most recent episode I watched, I was blown away with the dialogue that Umma and Appa have about prayer. I never expected a CBC show to include such a good reminder of what prayer is and how God longs to be in relationship with us.
Read MoreThrough Jesus’ words, we hear God speaking to us. On the cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” What do those words mean for us when we don’t know what we are doing?
Read MoreDuring this pandemic, I can’t count how many times I’ve longed for things to go back to normal. But I’m starting to realize that my hopes for everything to go back to normal uncover my own place of privilege.
Read MoreIf we want to live as God intended, we need to include rhythms of sabbath - times when we stop and take a break from that which we consider “work." I find this extremely difficult because rest often feels unproductive and selfish. But it’s something I continue to work on.
Read MoreA few months ago, I thought any hope of still running summer camp this year was gone for good. But I’m so thankful that our camps have found an innovative way to open up their space to kids this year. Once again, I got to witness the kingdom of God at work.
Read MoreIs wearing a mask an infringement of our freedoms? How should we respond to all the rules and regulations that are in place because of COVID-19? Surprisingly, Paul addresses how to deal with our freedoms in 1 Corinthians 8.
Read MoreMy family and I experienced both birth and death during this COVID-19 pandemic. While the experiences were vastly different, both solidified for me the importance of relationships and community.
Read MoreI’ve heard a lot of fathers tell me that having kids has taught them more about God. But for me, at least for now, observing my wife be the mother of our child has taught me more about God than my role as a father.
Read MoreAlthough we don’t always know what God is doing in our lives and in our world, we do notice when we’re going through dark times. But it’s often only when we come out of it on the other side that we realize how God has been with us and worked through those times to bring us life.
Read MoreI’ve often wondered what was going through the apostle Peter’s head during the last few hours of Jesus’s life. I can imagine the fear not only in Peter, but in all those around Jesus. It seems that Jesus was the only one who was not overtaken by fear. Instead, it was love that brought Him to the cross.
Read MoreIf you were to ask most Christians today what they think about God, they might tell you that God wants us to be happy. But is that really God’s goal for this world and our lives?
Read MoreGod is God and we are not. As God’s creation, we have no right to claim God as our own or to wield Him as a weapon against our enemies. That was a lesson that Joshua learned first-hand.
Read MoreWhen Elijah was at the end of his rope, even wanting to end his own life, God showed up to remind him that He is in control of the big picture. This encounter was a turn-around moment for Elijah, a moment that propelled him to the rest of his call.
Read MoreIn Part 3 of the life and times of Elijah, the prophet, we are going to experience an epic showdown! In this case, it isn’t about who’s the strongest fighter, but which god is the true god. It is not a championship at stake, but the allegiance of an entire nation.
Read MoreAs we continue exploring the story of Elijah, we encounter a widow and her son and the reminder that God is the giver of life, and that our allegiance belongs to Him alone.
Read MoreIn a kingdom where God was forgotten, Elijah was sent by God to deliver a message to the king: “God will stop any rain from falling until further notice!”
Read MoreThe creation stories of Genesis are so old that people often question if they can really still be important for us today. Of course the answer is “Yes.” Not only that, these stories have the power to shape our worldview by inviting us on God’s path of life and flourishing.
Read MoreGenesis 3 is notoriously known as The Fall. How are we to interpret the story of Adam and Eve, the serpent, and the tree? When it comes down to it, it’s a story of trust.
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