Calvin’s Spirituality for Ordinary Life
As Presbyterians, we know John Calvin as a key influence on our doctrine and faith. How many of us can also say that we understand […]
children and youth
Lead On
Sunday schools have been run by well-meaning volunteers ever since Moses rocked in a rush basket and the impulse to help is good one. But we must ask ourselves honestly, can we properly offer programming for these groups of kids if we have no one on the ground trained in special needs?
Reading the Times?
If William Proudfoot had gotten his way, this year’s recruit of graduates from Knox and Presbyterian College would have been as proficient with crop rotations […]
A Depth of Talent
We changed the process of the Rayner Award this year. In past years, I have chosen a theme on which the participants have to write. This year, we asked the participants to convert one of their academic essays into an article.
A Ministry of Presence – ( Winner )
It is often absolute chaos. There is a din in the background; bowls of food are going out left and right to all the tables. […]
Sex, Prophets and Polity
How does the church find a balance between safeguarding the tradition and speaking with a prophetic voice? This was the question posed to me and […]
Did Paul Have an Illness?
Like me, you may be amazed how new concepts are continuously revealed to you as you pursue your relationship with God. This happened to me […]
Beyond Kum Ba Yah
Camping ministries may seem like fun and games, but they are training grounds for new generations.
The Children are Watching
January 15 – Second Sunday after Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Samuel watches old Eli’s every move. Samuel was just a toddler when he went […]
A Strong Bond
A special celebration at New St. James, London, Ont., was a way for the congregation’s Karen families to give back to the church they now […]
Fundamentalists by Default
So the younger generations don’t attend church? Maybe that’s because they see the church as the “new atheists” charge, having blind faith, which is often […]