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  • Missional Reading of Scripture Conference

    An all-star line-up of theologians and pastors will be speaking at this conference at Calvin College November 20-21--N.T. Wright, Christopher J. H. Wright, Michael W. Goheen, Darrel L. Guder, etc....
    October 21, 2013
  • Loving my Neighbour on the Rink

    I had two favorite days growing up: Christmas and the day the NHL playoffs started. It used to be so much easier to love hockey and the more Don Cherry rock-em-sock-em the better.
    October 16, 2013
  • Does Obamacare Match with Biblical Ethics?

    During this U.S. Government shutdown, it may be fitting for American Christians to consider how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, at the centre of the dispute, matches up with Biblical ethics. It seems that Biblical ethics may bring some clarity to the discussion.
    October 14, 2013
  • The Privilege of Skepticism

    If you are reading this and are from North America (and perhaps even if you aren't), you are no doubt aware of just how divisive the issue of climate change is in the US and Canada. Experts from both...
    September 9, 2013
  • The Mess

    The Mess is a ministry that provides opportunities to create art and relationships with those who struggle with issues of brokenness. The Mess, which is supported in part by Diaconal Ministries Canada, walks alongside people, giving hope and empowering healthier life choices.
    September 6, 2013
  • Human Trafficking: In our world, our neighborhoods, and our families

    Last month, I spent a sunny afternoon outside with my family. My children were running around with their friends, in shorts and tank tops, asking for the sprinkler to be turned on. It was on that day like any other that God opened my eyes to human trafficking.
    September 4, 2013
  • Acknowledging Traditional Lands

    Before presenting a conference paper, academics who study Aboriginal history have a tradition of acknowledging the First Nations upon whose traditional lands they are standing. This stems from historic traditions that began before Europeans showed up in Canada, when First Nations would request permission to pass through other peoples’ lands when travelling for any reason. This is a common human practice; across the globe civilizations used similar practices.
    August 30, 2013
  • Forming the Justice League

    It started with a question: "Can we do Show of Hands?" A little baffled by the question, I asked for more information. It was a justice initiative put on by the Office of Social Justice. I remembered...
    August 27, 2013
  • Liturgy for the Sanctity of Life

    Responsive Reading From Our World Belongs to God, the Contemporary Testimony of the Christian Reformed Church, Article 44
    April 15, 2013