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 …
Wounded by the Church
Four common ways people are hurt by the Church and how to find reconciliation Wounded by the church? Pain inflicted by the bride of Christ? Suffering coming from the people …
Chosen
Jesus’ team isn’t made up of all-stars. Instead, He chose me, and you too. I’ve never been good at team sports, especially if they involve a ball—catching one, kicking one, …
Sports and the Single Life
Athletics can teach us a lot about living out our faith We can learn a lot from watching sports. Consider the FIFA World Cup. One of the world’s most watched …
Christ First, Game Second
Pro coach Tony Dungy sees everything through the lens of Jesus Christ Tony Dungy is one of the most celebrated figures in pro-football history. Starting his National Football League playing …
The Jesus Issue
It’s not about conversion – it’s about connection Studies will tell you that the majority of Canadians believe in God. The problem is that too many people believe that all …
Single But Not Alone
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Where would we be without friends? Friends celebrate one another’s victories, share in defeats, and encourage each other in the average, …
A Tale of Two Giants
When the battle goes downhill, a good friend can save your life David fighting Goliath is iconic—a celebrated and universal symbol of undaunted courage. David fighting Ishbi-Benob is stigmatic —an …
Love Your Neighbourhood
There’s something refreshing about loving locally. The first time I emerged from the Runnymede Subway Station in Toronto, I knew I’d discovered something different. I’d spent my entire life in …
The Image of a Woman
Honouring the Beauty of God’s Creation Walk through any Canadian mall and you will see full-colour, larger-than-life images of women. Stunning images. Suggestive images. Advertisers know the image of a …