Last spring, pastor Mark Wessner had an idea for sermon time in Westwood MB Church, Prince George. People traditionally sit and listen, he mused. How could he encourage questions? How …
November 2012
Conversation between philosophy and theology engaging and amusing Wittenberg Playwright: David Davalos Director: Stephen Drover A production of Pacific Theatre —“I’ll take ‘Common Bonds’ for a thousand, Alex.” “Dr. Faustus Hamlet …
Some things never change Re “Changing times” (Intersection, September). I felt that some of James Toews’ views on changing times were out of balance. Toews showed how Jesus prepared his …
“To err is human; to forgive…” “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Kudos to English poet, Alexander Pope, for one of the most memorable lines of the English language. …
Another take on the War of 1812 Question: How are the Niagara Region, bicycles, and the War of 1812 related to each other? Answer: On July 28, MCC Ontario recognized …
A leader learns what forgiveness looks like It was Monday morning, June 10, 1996. I filed into the room with a variety of other leaders to participate in the first Canadian ReFocusing …
For ancient mariners, there could hardly have been a more terror-inducing sound than the roar of waves breaking onto the shore, threatening destruction of the ship and death to all …
Enzo Ferrari is reported to have sat down in one of his cars and ripped off the rearview mirror, proclaiming, “Whatsa behind me doesn’t matta.” Often, we live with little …
My favourite part of the day, when I’m working from home, is hearing the distant sound of church bells from Winnipeg’s Ukrainian Orthodox cathedral. The bells chime every three hours …
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Blue Like Jazz: Film leaves character unresolved
by ContributorFilm leaves character unresolved Blue Like Jazz Steve Taylor, director Donald Miller’s New York Times bestselling book Blue Like Jazz has finally* come to the big screen. Veteran rocker, new …
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Please Pass the Faith: The Art of Spiritual Grandparenting
by ReviewerEducator teaches about aging well Please Pass the Faith: The Art of Spiritual Grandparenting Elsie H.R. Rempel We’re showing our age. Statistics Canada recently released information that the fastest growing …
It’s a new day for religion in Canada. That’s the view of Reg Bibby, a sociologist at the University of Lethbridge, who has been a long-time observer of religion in …
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Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God
by ReviewerExperiencing God through smell, taste, and touch Awaken Your Senses: Exercises for Exploring the Wonder of God J.Brent Bill, Beth A. Booram “‘Take, eat: This is my Body, which is …
Praying for God’s sake, not your own Prayer: When Answers Aren’t Enough Helen Grace Lescheid If you’re looking for a nice, tidy story, this book is not for you. The …
Difficult for all the right reasons The Cost of Community: Jesus, St. Francis and Life in the Kingdom Jamie Arpin-Ricci It’s generally accepted that the Sermon on the Mount offers …