By Esther Mcllveen. If God thinks our tears are significant enough to bottle them and holds them in such high regard, we in the church should ask for the gift of tears. We may find ourselves weeping over our city – as Jesus wept over Jerusalem – due to the host of ills which exist. … Read more
Contemporary Worship at St. Paul’s, Ottawa
By Sarah Lee and Mark Richardson. At St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, contemporary worship emphasizes God and his Word, and shapes a space where people can worship in spirit and in truth, in a spirit of freedom. Although aimed at younger people, many seniors appreciate it and even prefer it over the traditional service. … Read more
How is your Beloved better than Others?
By Louise Holert — Last year I received two very special gifts. The first – I was granted a three-month Sabbatical by International Neighbors, a ministry to international students in Seattle with which I have served since October, 1985. The second – I was invited to be a Missionary-in-Residence at Regent College for the spring semester of 1994. … Read more
Report
A. Donald MacLeod reports on the October 18th Southern Ontario Renewal Day, at which Dr. Jerry Kirk, of the multi-staffed College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, spoke about evangelistic outreach, nurturing groups, and a commitment to the ministry of the laity. … Read more
Of Church, State and the Political Engagement of Evangelicals
By Bruce Clemenger. The debate about the relationship between church and state has been reignited. Firstly, we should respond to the misperceptions that are rooted in stereotypes, misunderstanding, or bias, and secondly, it is an opportunity to discuss the relationship between church and state. … Read more
Annual Meeting Report
By A. Donald McLeod. The remarkable growth of the movement in the past year was evidenced by attendees from all over Canada. British Columbia was strongly represented, and there were several from the Atlantic Provinces, including more clergy than before. A clergy conference was also held at Crieff: “Hope In Our Calling”, on the theme of burnout. … Read more
Preaching About Life in a Threatening World, by Ronald J. Sider & Michael King
Reviewed by Stephen Self. This book is a practical guide for all preachers interested in preaching more compassionately and effectively on major social issues such as abortion, human rights, economic justice, war, and violence, identifying with people who have inner hurts, needs, and dreams … Read more
Letter to the Editor
Edward P. Mason reflects on the article, “Can we domesticate the Holy Spirit?” as a catalyst for some thoughts on (1) youth in our church life and growth, and (2) “Renewal” as a stranger in much of our church life. … Read more
The Church and Unity in Canada
By Jack Charleson. The interests of Canada can be promoted best when each person in the country is prepared to identify the role they must play to ensure the world can be a better place when influenced by Canadian society. Unity begins with individuals. … Read more
Write a Letter
By Esther Mcllveen. The new year is an ideal time to take pen and paper and let your mind flash back to early beginnings and refresh the person or persons whom God used in your life. … Read more
Renewal and Confessional Continuity
By Bill Campbell. This article sets forth two focii as foundations for genuine biblical renewal. First, a clear commitment to a confessional ecclesiology as a basis of security and fellowship in that faith, and secondly, an intensely practical involvement in theological issues that impede renewal. … Read more
Building Community in Worship
By Marva J. Dawn. God wants our churches to be genuine communities. Unfortunately, church memebers seem almost always to be fighting each other, and having designated greeters doesn't guarantee hospitality towards strangers by the members. What can be done to nurture community in churches? … Read more
Living Churches: A Celebration in Whitby
By Ron VanAuken. Celebration! Presbyterian Church began on April 19, 1992, as a mission to the unchurched. A faith mission, it is being supported by the gifts of individuals and congregations who have a vision for the renewal of the church and its mission and a desire to reach others with the good news of Jesus Christ. … Read more
Rescue Us!
By Darrell Johnson. In the sixth petition of the Lord's Prayer, the Greek word translated "temptation" can mean "test" or "enticement to sin". While God never entices us to sin, the evil one can turn a test, designed to prove and improve a person's character, into a temptation. … Read more
Trojan Horse, by Donald L. Faris
Reviewed by Howard Mcllveen. The book pictures the homosexual ideology as the hidden enemy which when released from the horse will capture and fundamentally change the unsuspecting city/church. … Read more
Image & Chaos: The church and homosexuality
By William Duffy. Homosexuality is not in accordance with God’s creation of his purpose for our lives or our good. There is no question that in God’s eyes it is an abomination – a perversion of what he created which was, and is, very good. … Read more
Spiritual Parenting & the Eldership
By Ian S. Rennie. We should consider that married people as elders on sessions should operate as a husband and wife team, with all married couples having only one vote. … Read more