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One of the most insightful scriptures regarding prayer is James 5:16, which takes up two sentences. We tend to focus on the second: “A prayer of a righteous person, when it is brought about, can accomplish much” (NASB). But we tend to overlook the preceding sentence: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed.” … Read more

In these days of relativism, deepfakes, and social media, young people are looking for truth that they can believe in and real people that they can connect with. The future of the church is with the young, and God is definitely at work on university campuses! Our guest speaker this year was Rev. Dr. Todd Statham, who shared from his experience as a campus pastor at The University of British Columbia (Okanagan). … Read more

Everywhere I go these days, I see giant inflatable Christmas characters: Santa, snowmen, reindeer, elves, Grinches, and even a Christmas dragon (whatever that means.) Every year, it seems to get a little more creative: an inflatable Santa clinging to the side of a chimney, kickboxing gingerbread men, and a Jedi warrior with a candy cane. Seriously. … Read more

There is great hope for the church. I see it in many places. Generally, where authentic believers and followers of Christ are gathered, we find peace, strength and spiritual growth. Therein lies the hope. In mathematical terms, this hope is directly proportional to the degree in which believers seek genuine and total submission to the … Read more

General Assembly Report Day 1 June 2 – 6:02 p.m. After the first day and a half, this has been the most collegial General Assembly I’ve attended. My experience goes back only a decade, mind you. Courtesy abounds. Part of the reason may be that there’s been nothing theologically contentious so far. Opening worship was … Read more

We do not live in interesting times. These are extraordinary times. Artificial Intelligence is taking the digital age to a new level. AI is either the saviour of humankind by allowing us to progress technologically at a lightning pace and potentially solve all kinds of problems. Or it’s the advent of a super intelligence which … Read more

Until it was axed, Plugged In was one of two magazines I would literally read cover to cover. It was filled with reviews of TV shows and films from a Christian family perspective. It was well written and relevant and exactly what this young dad needed. The other was The Presbyterian Record – intelligent, newsy … Read more

RF proposes a new way forward. Faced with ongoing deficits and a declining bank balance, the Renewal Fellowship is proposing significant changes in the way it operates. Starting March 1, the Executive Director’s call will be cut in half as the Fellowship eliminates road trips and focuses mainly on online encouragement, support and advocacy for … Read more

A song was heard at Christmas To wake the midnight sky A Saviour’s birth and peace on earth And praise to God on high. The Angels sang at Christmas With all the hosts above And still we sing the newborn King His glory and His love. This poem by Timothy Dudley-Smith is a song of … Read more