Mission: Being Vs. Doing
If we are called to share God’s hope and healing with the world, how can we do that without actually doing something? And what does it mean to be missional?
Read MoreIt’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s Super-Jesus!
Let’s be honest, the story of Jesus sounds more like the makings of a superhero movie rather than actual history; but it has always been presented as truth, not fiction. This begs the question: Why should we take the leap of faith and believe that the story of Jesus is actually true?
Read MoreHuman Rights? Not Without God.
For a society that’s becoming more and more secular, North Americans are also becoming increasingly moralistic. But we can’t deny the existence of God and still believe in universal and inherent human rights. Let me explain.
Read MoreGod Doesn’t Want You to Be a Good Person
Despite what many people think about Christianity, it is not a religion about rules. In fact, God isn’t necessarily interested in us trying to be good people. That’s a significant misinterpretation of the Christian message.
Read MoreWhy It’s So Hard to Just “Move On”
As much as we might like to forgive and forget our Canadian history when it comes to Indigenous people, we can’t just move on because the same structures that brought us here, keep us going. Bill C-262 gives us hope for a new way forward - the way of reconciliation.
Read MoreLearning to Trust the God of Chaos
The God of the Bible is more powerful than all of creation, and whenever we encounter evil and chaos in this world, we can trust in the God who walks with us through it.
Read MoreDead Horses and Memento Mori
Remember you will die. That’s not the most uplifting beginning, but it is profoundly Christian. It’s the reminder we need to focus our priorities on what’s really important. That’s what Ash Wednesday is all about.
Read MoreThe Bible as Counter-Narrative
I still remember debating my high school religion teacher on whether or not we were supposed to take the Genesis accounts of creation literally. That started a life-long journey of learning how to read Scripture in transforming and eye-opening ways.
Read MorePlease Leave Time for Transformation
How do we respond to people who think differently from us? As hard as it is, I would suggest we follow the Christian example by loving our enemies and praying for them. And we must never forget to leave time for transformation to take place.
Read MoreTim Tam Evangelism
If evangelism means sharing a message, we are all evangelists of something! The question isn’t whether or not we are evangelists, but what kind of evangelists we want to be.
Read MoreWhy I Still Believe in Going to Church
Let’s be honest. Going to church is becoming less and less popular in our Canadian context. I believe we should be involved in church because, as Christians, we are already part of the Church, whether we like it or not. The question is, how will we participate?
Read MoreThe Grace of Dying Well
I lost two friends this week. They taught me so much in life, especially about faith in God and love for the Church. In their dying they also taught me the importance of living well and focusing on what’s most important.
Read More4 Ways to Love God More than Money. Number 3 Won’t Shock You.
What does it look like for us, in our North American capitalist culture, to keep God at the centre of our lives and not make wealth an idol? How do we actually battle our love for money and serve God alone? I know there are many ways, but let me provide 4.
Read MoreHonestly, I Think I Love Money
Jesus says a lot about money and how the love of money and the love of God don’t mix. But what does that mean for us? Are we supposed to give up our wealth? How do we deal with money as Christians?
Read MoreA Prayer for 2019
Another year has come and gone. I offer this prayer as we take on 2019, full of excitement, faith, hope, but maybe some hesitation and fear as well. May Christ be your light in 2019.
Read MoreTake the Santa Challenge
Like all good Christmas traditions, there’s something more behind Santa Claus that we should think about this Christmas. You see, Santa was actually a real person, Saint Nicholas, who taught the church much about giving and generosity. But the way he did it may surprise you.
Read MoreThere's Something About Mary
One of the reasons we continue to read the stories of the Bible is because we have much to learn about God through them. Mary, the mother of Jesus, teaches us about how God partners with us in the world to bring about His kingdom.
Read MoreDo You Even Advent?
This Sunday is the first Advent. But what is this season all about? And why should we take time to observe it? Here are four reasons why we should at least give it some thought.
Read MoreThe Inadequacy of Marketing
We are influenced by marketing messages every day. And as good as it is for the economy, at the core of modern marketing is a persuasion to inadequacy for the sake of buying stuff to fill the void. This raises the question, in what or in whom do we find our value and purpose?
Read MoreWe Are All Somewhat Blind
Not too long ago, I needed a walk home to reflect on an inspiring conference and a troubling pastor’s gathering I experienced within the span of a week. What I came away with was a conviction that unity might actually be our greatest witness in this age of polarization.
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