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 …
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 …
Ronnie Faisst: Going for the Gold
Ronnie takes a step back at the pinnacle of his career to see what really matters and whose dream he’s living.
Having a Childlike Faith
Tim Coles shares some amazing stories of God answering seemingly small prayers in big ways and what can happen when we have childlike faith. Related Links and Resources: Youth for …