Give—with all you have. Would you take fifty cents from a five-year-old? My youngest son overheard a conversation I was having with a friend who is a collegiate-level hockey coach. My …
What It Means To Be A Voice For The Voiceless
We know God’s word calls us to be a voice for the voiceless and to stand up for those who are being oppressed. But sometimes we don’t know if the …
Men Who Scream
Voice for the Voiceless A few months ago I was on a layover at an Asian airport. My friend and I were standing near the ticket counters when a man …
Where Does That Song Take You?
Understanding the Non-Neutrality of Music Way back when rap music was beginning to garner more mainstream appeal and radio play, I was a really, really white guy. Okay, I’m still …
Nine Ways Men Need To Support Their Pastor
How to bless your spiritual leaders and yourself in the process After two decades of pastoral ministry I feel I may have some helpful perspective for those non-pastor-types who are …
Only Ministry Matters
Regardless of “profession,” serve God in all you do During my first pastoral call I was a tent-maker. Okay, that’s a bit of a misnomer; I didn’t make tents at …
I am Fatherless
Finding comfort in your identity as “orphan” I am fatherless. I never knew my great-grandfathers—though my middle name belonged to one of them. Only sparse tales give me in any insight into …
Shaking Off the Dust
How do we live as true neighbours in a tolerant society? We are relatively new to our neighbourhood. We’re surrounded by great people with rich and varied stories—and I know …
Don’t Feed The Greed
The spirit of generosity glorifies God the Giver Charles Vance Millar was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, bachelor, student of human nature, and practical joker. One of his twisted joys was …
Enough
Risky faith beckons to greater contentment I remember the moment like it was yesterday. Our family had moved to a new community and I had a new job with less …