“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 …
Friends: Risks and Rewards
Why no man should go it alone No one in their right mind would even dream of asking for the kind of help Robert offered. In fact, I found his …
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 …
Addicted to Success
Being a “provider” goes way beyond dollars and cents. “She’s a busybody.” “She’s too bossy.” “She’s a real…” Well, you get the idea. If you’ve ever had thoughts like these …
Just be Just
Action—clear, simple, costly action—makes all the difference in the world Our language is riddled with quirks. It abounds in ironies. Fat chance and thin chance mean the same thing. To …
Porn: It’s Not About Sex
Seeking fulfillment in all the wrong places My junior year of high school, I made my first serious effort to overcome my addiction to porn. One day, when no one …
Indigenous Issues: From Education to Reconciliation
Understanding injustice beyond popular portrayals When flood waters swept across southern Alberta [in] June [2013], Dan Rossi was eager to help those affected. Still, Rossi, a committed Christian and member …