When my sons were young, we would go for ice cream treats from time to time. With each boy, we saw the “mine” phase play out in these encounters. Dad …
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Halloween is done, the time change has occurred and the first, light snow of winter is falling outside my kitchen window. This all means it’s time to turn our attention …
What does it mean to honour God? As fall blows into the calendar, the Canadian economy is officially in recession. ISIS continues to traumatize hundreds of thousands of people in …
As we celebrate the graduation of men and women from Bible colleges and Christian universities across Canada, it’s clear that Christian higher education is in a state of upheaval. Enrollment …
What can stop the work of God in our world? What army, government or law can block the work of the Spirit? What prison, threat or punishment will silence the voice …
What has Jesus spoken into your life today? As a young Christ follower, I had no frame of reference to answer that question. Then someone taught me how to spend …
The New Year arrived with a thump, as we faced the collective realities of a world marked by sin. Multiple murders occurred in Edmonton and Calgary at the dawn of …
The connection between passionate faith and mission Jesus saved me. I know some people roll their eyes at such a statement because it sounds too evangelical, too simple, too pithy…but …
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by Willy ReimerIn fall 2002, I attended Church Planting Canada’s congress in Montreal. Patrice Nagant, our current C2C Quebec regional director, toured us around Montreal and informed us of Quebec’s spiritual and …
“The decision to give Denny [Morrison] my spot was purely about performance. We wanted what was best for the team, what gave us the best chance to win.” That was …
As Christ followers, we often say we want to be “led by the Spirit” in our lives, ministries, workplaces and relationships. But how do we actually practise being Spirit led? …
Many churches begin the year with an emphasis on prayer and fasting, seeking God for his direction, empowerment and missional blessing. In the January Herald, I invited you to join …
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name …
I was raised in a Christian community during a time when boundaries of faith and community were very clear. In my world, drinking alcohol, dancing, smoking, gambling, or going to any …
I’m sure the presentations, workshops, and hallway discussions generated at this month’s study conference on human sexuality will be multiplied through many more conversations over the coming months. There are …