To be Christ-like is to Serve the Poor and Oppressed Does your Gospel witness lack power? It could be because it’s missing a critical element — social justice. As someone …
Strategic Compassion
Where the Gospel and Ending Poverty Meet In 1983, Barry Slauenwhite left the pastorate to join Compassion Canada, a global ministry that comes alongside churches overseas seeking to lift children …
Radical & Simple Justice
Screaming About Injustice Is Not The Same As Doing Justly My wife and I have been commiserating with others perplexed by the emerging adults we are parenting. Some of our …
An Antidote to Apathy
“Jesus, How Would You Like to Spend Me Today?” These days everyone and their dog wants you and me to give to their cause, show up to their event, share …
Jesus Our Redeemer
Forgiven. Restored. Bought Back. Redeemed. I am so humbled and amazed at how God shows up at our meetings. At a recent event one of our volunteers, Deneise, shared with …
Everyday Heroes: Sean Brandow – Chaplain of the Humboldt Broncos
A year after the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, their chaplain, Sean Brandow, reflects on God’s grace in trying times. Related Links and Resources: Article: The Humboldt Broncos: Character Determines Success
How Do We Develop Meaningful, Lasting Accountability Relationships?
Accountability relationships can be very important, but the reality is most men don’t have close enough friendships with other men to trust them with the deep places of their life. …
Marginal at Best, Dangerous at Worst
The Fall of the Church’s Place in Canadian Society It’s 1966. You’re standing in front of Canada’s Parliament building on a cold New Year’s Eve. You, and all the “important …
Tired of People Asking for Money?
Do you ever get tired of people/charities asking you for money? I do. And I work for one of those charities. I have been thinking a lot about both sides …
The Power of Your Presence
Your Life is More Than a Financial Contribution All around you there are incredible needs. In your community there are children growing up without a dad, in desperate need of …