This was the third time in four days that Canadian troops had gathered to say goodbye to friends in arms. This piece of tarmac in Kandahar is holy ground, as chaplains from Canada and allied countries have said many prayers, and comforted many more soldiers.
As a minister, I often ponder the truths that my congregations need to hear. One of the most helpful ideas has been to reflect on what I need to hear.
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. So after half a century, what does the gender balance look like among our church’s ministers?
“If you come to Hungary, do not take our jobs,” the government billboards scream—in Hungarian—a language Syrians cannot read. “If you come to Hungary, obey our laws.” No outsiders welcome; at least not at the cost of the insiders.
Child of a Presbyterian manse, Jane Philpott is the first doctor to be Minister of Health.
Some quote Matthew 25:35-40 to prove we have a biblical responsibility to care for and shelter the “other,” the “stranger.”
“I told them I know the consequences of blasphemy. Blasphemy is a big issue in Pakistan. I’m a literate guy, I’m a professional, I have good relationships with the Muslims. Why would I do this?”
Jennifer de Combe is the new associate secretary of the Canadian Ministries department effective Dec. 7. De Combe previously served as executive director of Tyndale […]
Luke tells us in his stories of Jesus and of the apostles’ acts of faith and daring, that all unfolded within the
Roman Empire, but beyond imperial control.
In spite of the finest scholars involved and the best pedagogy going, our churches are not filled with students who came through the system. You may have had a bursting church school back in the ‘60s, but the majority of these now grown up participants no longer go to church.
Yes, we should sympathize with France and all other peoples who are killed and terrorized in the world. But Christians can never countenance being unforgiving.
I don’t know why it is. I always seem to have problems putting together a Christmas sermon.
As I went through university, personal prayer remained a part of me, but I had little exposure to other practicing Christians. My friends were all from Christian backgrounds but they never went to church.
At the end of October, the Presbyterian Church in Canada released a study guide on human sexuality entitled Body, Mind and Soul. It was created […]
On Nov. 3, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation opened at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, housing the materials gathered by the Truth […]
Video Now I’ve mentioned Blimey Cow before but I really like this video so I’m going to send you there again. This time the Taylor […]
The parking lot at the hospital was almost empty by 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. I stepped out of the car and crossed over icy ruts where cars were parked earlier, oil leaks mixing with fresh snow leaving dark smudges on Creation’s canvas.
Advent should be like a funnel that focuses us invon the most important part of Christmas; renewingvour relationship with our Lord and Saviour. However, Advent competes with so much that demands our attention.
My sister had an ancient book of graces and although the language was archaic, children, mine included, vied for the honour of reading the grace for that day.
In the wake of the deadly attacks in Paris and Beirut in November, the Canadian Council for Refugees issued a statement expressing outrage at the […]