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A Letter to Churches in the US
As a friend and a representative of a closely connected group of citizens and Christ followers just north of our shared border, I want to say, “I’m sorry.”
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March 26, 2020
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The Spiritual Discipline of Solitude and Covid-19
I wonder if this is God's opportunity to develop a spiritual discipline I have commonly left neglected: the discipline of solitude.
July 1, 2018
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Trinity Western University and the Supreme Court of Canada
This past week a decision regarding Trinity Western's struggle to have a law school as part of their education was decided upon...
April 24, 2018
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A Response to Humboldt and the Toronto Van Attack
In the face of tragedy, hate, murder, violence, and death, living out our faith becomes difficult. How should we make sense of these situations and find God in them? How can we speak with a Christian voice to those who have been affected?
April 13, 2018
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Why Is the Canadian National Gathering so Important?
As one of the key organizers of this event, I'm sometimes asked, "Why do we even need a Canadian National Gathering?" Let me share the spiritual, strategic, and systemic reasons why this event is so important.
October 31, 2017
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Remembering the Priesthood of All Believers
It is time to relearn that thrust which began in the Reformation. No longer is a priest the key intermediary between a believer and God, but a believer can access God based upon their own personal faith.
January 31, 2017
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Joining in Prayer After Quebec City Mosque Attack
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the deadly attack at a mosque in Quebec City. Please join me in turning these events over to God who is in control. And pray for those who are grieving.
January 11, 2017
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Fresh Orthodoxy Five Centuries Later
Orthodoxy is not stuck or traditional. Orthodoxy is vibrant, life-giving and attractive. And the Christian Reformed Church in North America is increasingly working so that all of its parts foster these behaviours.
June 21, 2016
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It's Time to Say 'Thank You'
Just after the trial ended last Friday, a reporter commented with surprise on Sharlene’s “gratitude in light of all that she had been through.” But I'm not surprised. As Christians, we know the story is not over.
June 6, 2016
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#CRClistens: Why We Need Robert's Rules
As stodgy as the rules of order seem, following Robert's Rules allows a church to have non-manipulative, open, low tension, thoughtful, and deliberative dialogue that leaves space for the Holy Spirit to speak a word to us if we are attuned.