By John P. Vaudry. Those who came before us were wise in choosing the Westminster Confession as the official Presbyterian creed. Our standards were formulated with great care by the pastor-theologians of the Westminster Assembly. As Presbyterians we ought to be familiar with our distinctives. … Read more
Designed for Holiness, by Peter E. Gillquist
Reviewed by Jack Charleson. As Christians we are ready to accept that we are made in the image of God and we are exhorted in Scripture to seek perfection in our lifestyle. … Read more
Living Nativity Scene
By Brenda Shaw. To make the Christmas story a real tangible part of our lives that we could share with our community, we realized that the "Living Nativity" and "Bethleham Walks" taking place in other towns and cities could be part of our Christmas celebration too. … Read more
Revival – Passé or Priority
By Larry Brice. Despite the challenge to double our church membership in the decade of the 1980’s, our communicant membership grew in only one year of that decade. Revival often is said to begin with prayer, the rediscovery of the Bible, personally sharing one’s Christian faith, and Christian love and service. … Read more
Be Still and Know God’s Presence
By Barry Luxon. As a result of a prayer group focused on evangelism, the last weekend in March, 1992, was a glorious time of commitment and rededication to the Lord at St. Andrew’s, Galt. … Read more
Jesus Christ and the Undoing of Adam
By C. Baxter Kruger. To have a relationship with Jesus, we must be willing to rethink everything we thought we knew, so that we can see more clearly and experience the liberation and joy and life of such clearer sight. With this in mind, Dr. Kruger re-examines the meaning of the cross. … Read more
Editorial & Letters
A. Donald MacLeod reflects on the need for renewal in each of three areas: worship, community, and ministry, particularly that of the elders. … Read more
Words That Hurt, Words That Heal, by Carole Mayhall
Reviewed by Shirley Charleson. Although we may have known God for ten or twenty or more years, we blissfully continue in gossip, in slander, in reckless, careless idle speech that is revolting to God. … Read more
On My Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Nancy Cocks clarifies what she really meant, having been misquoted out of context in a report in the Globe and Mail about the Re-Imagining Conference. … Read more
Prayer: The Prelude to Revival
Roger Nicole reminds us to pray because everything depends on God, and He works in concert with our prayers. We must be prepared to submit our own ideas, aims, and ambitions to the sovereign God. Let us not give up, and do what we can to achieve what we are asking. … Read more
Bringing Heaven Down
By Darrell Johnson. The only thing the first disciples of Jesus are recorded to have asked Jesus to teach them is how to pray. The fifty-seven words He taught them are brilliant in their simplicity and change the way we understand God, ourselves, and the world. … Read more
Lifestyle Evangelism, by Joseph C. Aldrich
Reviewed by Terry Hibbert. Dr. Aldrich zeroes in on the reasons why evangelism is more often than not ineffective. He expresses a concern that frequently church members view the unsaved as “enemies rather than victims of the Enemy,” and how relational evangelism can bridge the credibility gap between the Christian and non-Christian communities. … Read more
Editorial – Fences
By Calvin Brown. Theological fences (creeds and confessions) are useful to help people understand their faith, but they can also be used to persecute people. The temptation is to tear down all fences rather than develop the maturity to discern which fences are good and which ones are not. … Read more
Revival: When Will It Come to Canada?
By George Mallone. Unlike our European parents and American sister, Canada has never had a coast-to-coast revival. Revival is first and foremost an activity of God which is initiated by Him, directed and sustained by Him, and intended solely for His glory. Revival from beginning to end is God-centered. … Read more
The 1999 Annual Meeting
Photos by Jack Harewood. Brian Stiller, President of Tyndale Seminary and College was the plenary speaker, pictured on the cover. In spite of the snow, a warm of time of fellowship, learning and worship was enjoyed by all on March 5 and 6 at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario. … Read more
The Magnificent Promise: The Unifying Power of Prayer, by Helen Smith Shoemaker
Reviewed by Shirley Charleson. There is a great proliferation of books on the subject of prayer; this is understandable. Helen Smith Shoemaker, the author of The Magnificent Promise, points out in her introduction “When you pray”, Jesus says, not “if you pray.” … Read more
Come Before Winter and Share My Hope, by Charles R. Swindoll
Reviewed by Jack Charleson. These daily reflections, backed by appropriate Scripture passages, can be used to develop a meaningful quiet time or provide a worthwhile supplement to devotions. … Read more