Bringing back the hope and excitement to intimate moments The messages that we hear in Christian circles about sex in marriage sound like huge guilt trips. Take this one, which …
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 …
Rites of Passage
Don’t Let Culture Set the Standard When did you know that you were a man? Many see themselves as a man when they are able to drive, drink, or vote. …
Stewards Over Creation
Thinking environmentally as Christians Interview with Arthur Walker-Jones Christianity. Environmentalism. They’re two words that often seem to speak from opposite sides of the political and ideological spectrum. Whether it’s for …
Getting A Start on Money Management
A little planning bodes well for a healthy financial future With so many financial options to consider today, couples in their 20s and 30s need to weigh the pros and …
Fight For Your Marriage
Passive doesn’t equal peace. What are the magic words in marriage? Some people try “I love you,” or “That dress makes you look so thin,” or my personal favourite, “Honey, …
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 …
Accountability: Who’s Got Your Back?
Friends don’t let friends off the hook Like every Wednesday for the past 20 years, I’ll get up early this week to meet with two long-time friends, Rob and Mike. …
Compassion Without Compromise
Five Tough Questions: Showing Jesus’ Love to our Gay Friends In preparing our book Compassion without Compromise, we collected questions from lots of people — too many to cover in …
How Will You Land in Retirement?
It’s never too late for couples to make adjustments in saving for the future A lack of money and time are the top two reasons that couples give for being …