By William Manson. The determined resistance to discipline at Lachine is only the start of an aggressive campaign to push the Church to change its 1994 ruling that homosexual practice a not Christian option. Those who are pushing for change are not on sabbatical. … Read more
Editorial: Alpha and Theological Education
Calvin Brown introduces the Alpha Course and calls for the appointment to PCC theological colleges of principals who are committed to classical biblical Christianity and who will train pastors who will be clear about their convictions. … Read more
Bryden on Preaching
By Robert K. Anderson. Dubbed a "Barthian" by those who like to use labels, Principal Bryden claimed allegiance to no particular school of thought, except as it was founded upon the Scriptures. In the pulpit he was like a flame, and his "asides" were reputed to be better than his lectures. … Read more
How to be Freed from the Torment of Guilt and Resentment
By Wallace Whyte. The two major causes of most emotional problems among committed Christians are failure to understand and receive God’s unconditional grace and forgiveness, and failure to give unconditional grace and forgiveness to others. … Read more
Conquering Fear
By Edward P. Mason — FEAR! That is a word which conjures up events or incidents in life which are gladly and hopefully forgotten during one’s life-time. Of course, some fearful long-past event is remembered, still causing feelings of fear and anxiety. The word “fear” itself denotes “sudden calamity” or “danger.” It involves the emotions of pain or … Read more
Editorial – Prayer
By Calvin Brown. Prayer is more powerful than habits, heredity, natural tendencies, and even the forces that hold the planets in place, since it can suspend the laws of the universe, if such be God's will. No other power on earth does the enemy of souls hate and fear as much as prayer. … Read more
Worship Workshop: A Draft Order for the Lord’s Supper
By Brian J. Fraser et al. In conversations with ecumenical partners, Presbyterian students at the Vancouver School of Theology have a proposed service which they use in weekly worship. … Read more
Letter to the Editor
By John Vissers. We need to embrace what Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Third Wave Christians are contributing to the life of the church, but spiritual renewal cannot be reduced to their vision alone, nor operate in isolation from the rest of the church. … Read more
Citizens of Another Kingdom: Living Now for the World to Come, by John E. Balchin
Reviewed by Greg Dallimore. The church has a message for the world and a ministry to it only when she is significantly different from the world. … Read more
Burning Bush and Chigge
By Robert K. Anderson. Koreans in Japan have long suffered oppression from the Japanese, and Christian witness there has seen many ups and downs. Work among them has moved from being directed from Korea to being indigenous. Help from the Presbyerian Church in Canada is on a "sister church" basis. … Read more
Report on Assembly
By Calvin Brown. The Executive Director reports on the highlights of General Assembly, including worship, the death of Jack McIntosh, Young Adult Representatives, the Church Doctrine Committee report, and the presence of the Renewal Fellowship. … Read more
The Renewal Fellowship Within the Presbyterian Church in Canada
A. Donald MacLeod explains why each word in our seemingly long and unwieldy organizational name is truly important. … Read more
Healing from Wounds
By Brian C. Stiller, pictured on the cover. This article is an introduction to Jesus, the healer of pain. No person can reach into our inner caves of hurt, dark with foreboding and fear, and light a lantern of truth. Only the Creator, who knows us beyond our knowing, can right the wrong and restore the broken heart. … Read more
