Global Songs/Worship
It seems that a truce has been called in the so-called worship wars. Or at least I seem to hear a lot less these days about worship […]
Blogs
The Writing on the Wall
I’m writing this from the public library, a grand 19th century French Renaissance-styled building in the middle of the city. As I walked in, I […]
Letting God and Letting God
One thing about being a senior, is the realization of how much you have taken for granted through the years. Of course you always gave […]
Hiding behind the façade of social media
I don’t know if you’ve noticed – if you are a social media user – but lately, it seems to me that Facebook has been […]
12 Trends In The Church Today
We’re not in Kansas anymore. That’s pretty obvious. But maybe that’s a good thing. Lately I’ve been doing a lot of research on what’s happening in today’s church. […]
Aslan in the city
It’s interesting to live in a city with a zoo. I hadn’t really noticed that until today. It has been a day off school for […]
Let There be Laughter
Put together an empty basement, a box of bulrushes and a playful puppy. Leave alone for two hours while you go shopping and you have the recipe for an almost unclean-able mess.
Justice > Charity
Justice isn’t just about giving money to a person on the street, or writing a cheque for an outreach project, or giving your old clothes to a charity. Those are all good and necessary things, but justice goes way beyond that.
Forget About “The Problem of Evil.” What About “The Problem of Good”?
When I talk to people about the existence of God, or when I read about this complex debate, it almost always comes up: What about “the […]
On the Wilderness Road
Spring brings the new stories, the newest newborn church stories. The Mary stories, Thomas stories and Emmaus stories. Stories of turning and knowing. And not […]
Leaving a Legacy of Love
One advantage about living in a community for fifty years is that in the same way you watch your children grow up, you can watch your town grow up too.
The value of encouragement
Some folks just have a perfect, God-ordained sense of timing. Have you ever received a card or a phone call or a hug at just […]
A letter to a knitter
I wish you could see him. In the flesh preferably so that you could really see his joy. But a photo would do, too, if […]
My New Daily Devotional Called “Up.” (Why bother?)
I’m increasingly convinced that we don’t need more time or less tasks—but clearer priorities. Albert Einstein had 24 hours a day. So did Michelangelo. And Jesus! […]
Memories of Germany
Being part of the RCAF family for ten years, the experiences were varied, but I think the best three years were spent in Zweibrucken, Germany. […]
habit – art – seeing again
Daisy Tsai describes her work, presently on display at Luz Gallery, Montreal, with these words: Painting is habit-defying labour… As our world dazzles, rushes, and […]
If You Knew The Day You Were Going To Die
Would you live any differently? My dad died in November and we recently had his birthday. It made me reflective. As I said at the time (click here […]
Another Road Story
“Now on that same day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus.” Another road story. Another reminder that we are a pilgrim […]