Although Calvin takes sin and the fall very seriously, he sees the Spirit at work in the whole of creation. For Calvin, the fundamental human problem is that we ascribe praise incorrectly and we accept praise incorrectly. Because of idolatry and ingratitude, we no longer know God. … Read More
When Rev. Ken Wilson was minister at Kirkland Lake, he had been instrumental in working with others to acquire the land and build the initial buildings at Dorothy Lake Camp. After a number of years, the camp fell into disuse, and Ken undertook an effort to revive it. … Read More
The author suggests three possible reasons why the Reformed tradition — one that takes its cue and has its roots in the theological work of John Calvin — has not always drawn unto itself Calvin's doctrine of the Holy Spirit. … Read More
For several years, Fairview Church in Vancouver BC has had a connection with Cambodia, a complex, recovering country. The Ratanak Foundation bought a former hotel for pedophiles and brothel for children, and two teams from Canada went to turn it into a school and a meeting place. … Read More
This book comes out of the personal wrestling of living in a "waffle-filled" mainline denomination and knowing the anguish and foolishness of half-truths that pass for wisdom. Rather than becoming bitter, he has exposed these half-truths with dry humour, wit, and hyperbole. … Read More
This biography traces the ministry of David Craig in the latter half of the twentieth century, as a young missionary in Nigeria, where his life was threatened several times before a firing squad, and as a minister during heart-rending days of evangelism and schism in the French work in Quebec. … Read More
Jesus is alive and well, and active even in the life of a confirmed New Ager, Buddhist, Tarot card reader, and astrology devotee. Unlike most New Agers, Gabriele knew that there was a higher being, a God in charge of the universe. … Read More
There is a disturbing disconnect between the church and generation X and Y. Young people have drastically different values, mindsets, worldviews, and attitudes than those of previous generations. They have grown up with the messages of free choice, relativism, tolerance, multiculturalism, and political correctness. … Read More
Christianity works best when worship, belief in Christ, and belonging through giving and worship come together. However, western young adults so easily separate behaviour, belief, and belonging. We need stronger links of faith, reasons, actions, and relationship, and see the damage of disconnecting them. … Read More
Where many churches have become introverted, self-serving, and closed, the author, in addition to his pastoral responsibilities at St. Andrew's, Parry Sound, has been involved in sending short-term mission teams to Nicaragua for the past 7 years under the auspices of Threefold Ministries. … Read More