Building intentional community is integral to growing our faith Taking time to connect with people can have a profound impact on us. Whether it’s a deep conversation with someone, watching …
Capital Kings: In a Different Direction
It’s great to have plans and see things fall into place, but what happens when you feel like “the plan” isn’t what you’re supposed to be doing?
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 …
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 …
How to Love Our Muslim Neighbours (and People of Other Faiths)
For most of his life, Abdu Murray was a proud Muslim who studied the Qur’an and Islam. After a nine-year investigation into the historical, philosophical, and scientific underpinnings of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …