Editorial
What is prayer really about?
October 13, 2016Odds are you’ve wondered at one point what prayer is really about. Personally, I’ve been praying for something for a long time. After not hearing an answer for what feels like forever, I’ve caught myself wondering, “Why am I doing this?” The truth is […]
Read full articleRecapturing life’s beauty
October 5, 2016It was the most amazing half hour. At least, that’s what the little girl thought. Who would have guessed a trip to Mr. Lube could be so exciting? Yet there she was, in absolute wonder and awe-struck delight. As air guns blasted off rusted tire bolts and hoses […]
Read full articleTime to redeem
July 27, 2016Time is a mystery that has captivated humanity since creation. Millions of words have been written about time; the use and misuse of this commodity. Time appears to have no beginning and no end, but, in essence, there are two ways for you and me to deal with it […]
Read full articleIncivility: time to break the habit?
June 9, 2016Shielded by the Internet’s anonymity, bloggers vent anger, launching unrestrained warfare with sneering words meant to humiliate those who disagree. We are too stressed out. The result: a feverish escalation of incivility and provocative attacks that often […]
Read full articleWhat is the measure of unity?
April 27, 2016Ottawa is experiencing an unprecedented level of unity among congregations of every stripe and style. It makes me proud to live here and proud of the Church. Truly, we are experiencing the blessing promised to those who […]
Read full articleGet your sneakers. The March is on!
April 26, 2016Did you know that Canada has absolutely no restrictions on abortions? There are only two other countries in the world who share our radical policy: China and North Korea. The good news is that you can do something about it. Join the thousands who come every year to the March For Life […]
Read full articleIs God calling you to write? Five ways to know
March 15, 2016A lot of people dream of being a writer, or at least of getting something published. Maybe that’s you. You want to write, maybe you even feel God leading you in that direction, but you don’t know where to start. Maybe you struggle with self-doubt, fear of failure, or naysayers. There will always be reasons not to step out in faith. Professional Christian writers offer […]
Read full articleValentine’s Day reprise
February 16, 2016A few days ago, I came across an article highlighting China’s “most romantic Valentines gestures.” The list included a bouquet of 999 roses a boy could hardly carry, over $8000 in cash (each bill folded into a heart), and a bouquet of vegetables with […]
Read full articleDoes the Good News ever get old?
January 19, 2016Malcolm Muggeridge once said, “New news is old news—to new people.” To be quite honest, when I first heard this quote, I had to read it a few times before the “old” and “new” became clear. I think, however, King Solomon said […]
Read full articleStewardship and consumerism: how to do both
December 23, 2015Christmas seems to always bring out the Grinch in some people. No Christmas seems complete until someone bangs you over the head with the cliché, “Consumerism has ruined Christmas.” But good stewardship doesn’t mean burying your money in a field somewhere. In fact, good stewardship means smart consumerism […]
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