By A. Donald MacLeod. Stanford Reid never fit into neat categories. His critics would assail him from left and right. But his continuing loyalty to the Presbyterian Church in Canada could never be questioned. It came from love for the denomination and the country of his birth. … Read more
Missing Yet Found in Streetsville
By James Lindsay. When the author and his wife Pamela attended an Alpha Course, they gave their lives to the Lord. Allowing Jesus to take control of their destiny has given them a beautiful feeling, with hearts open and not heavy. Their growing relationship with the Lord has given them faith to pray for and receive answers. … Read more
The King is Coming
By Donald Rossiter. Excitement was running high as everybody prepared for the king. Somehow word got back to the people that he was returning and everybody began to get ready for the great celebration. … Read more
The Uniqueness of Christ in a Pluralist World, by Howard Taylor
Reviewed by John Vaudry. This booklet answers questions about the validity of religions other than Christianity, about the proper approach to mission, and about the vexed question of the final destiny of those who have never heard of Jesus. … Read more
2006 AGM/Conference: A Photo Essay
The AGM and Conference was held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Agincourt, Ontario. The Photo Essay continues on pages 11 and 15. Photos by Jack Harewood. … Read more
The 6th Assembly of the WCC: An Evangelical Appreciation
By J.H.(Hans) Kouwenberg. The 6th Assembly of the W.C.C., meeting in Vancouver, B.C. July 24-August 10 this year was such a rich, diverse affair that it is hard for those of us who attended to gather our impressions together. Hence the narrow focus of this article. One of the significant and interesting strands in the tapestry of the ecumenical movement is the growing awareness of and appreciation for the renewed evangelical movement in the church of Jesus Christ. … Read more
The Word of God
Thomas F. Torrance underlines the centrality of the Word of God written and the Word made flesh. … Read more
What Stripe of Christian?
By Darrell W. Johnson. The question "What stripe of Christian are you?" has validity amidst theological diversity. Darrell Johnson is not yet what he wants to be: a faithful, grace-filled, grateful, joyful, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled, Trinitarian servant who will do all he can to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. … Read more
Charismatic Renewal in the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
By Zeb Bradford Long. Over the last twenty years, there have been four streams of renewal and movements of the Holy Spirit bringing renewal to the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, each with itsr distinctive characteristics but which are deeply interrelated. … Read more
Women Under Stress, by Randy and Nanci Alcorn
Reviewed by Shirley Charleson. While much research on the subject of stress has been done on men, it is most often women who are crying out for help. … Read more
Renewal: When Church Growth is not Enough
By Harvie M. Conn. Reformation in the church has been reduced to the recovery of proper doctrinal formulations for use by Christians in the church, but no longer is the church at issue with community or society over worldview dimensions … Read more
Small Town Church: Big God
By Peter Olson. God is very interested in all of our children. He has moved powerfully in this little country church in Erin, Ontario, and He has affected the hearts of children, youth, and adults. Through much prayer and listening on our part, God can accomplish many wonderful things. … Read more
Which Way to the Oasis? – Reflections on Learning in Community
By David D. Stewart. It has taken me most of my adult life to come to the point of recognizing a bit of what was wrapped up in the words across the great arch high above the pulpit in Knox Church, Toronto, in my childhood: "Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." … Read more
Bridlewood Spiritually Gifted
By Bruce Heal. A most exciting and spiritually encouraging class was taught by our pastor Dan MacKinnon on spiritual gifts, making use of the material in Chuck Congram’s course, Understanding and Using Spiritual Gifts, and Peter Wagner’s book, Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help your Church Grow. … Read more
The Renewal Fellowship Within The PCC
By Calvin Brown. The Renewal Fellowship is a volunteer organization, committed to renewing spiritual vitality and historic biblical witness within and through the church. Renewal Fellowship activities include organizing renewal conferences, days of prayer, and workshops, and publishing Channels magazine, Renewal News and a quarterly Prayer Calendar. … Read more
Worship Workshop: A Word for Frequent Communion
By Calvin Brown. John Calvin was desirous that the celebration of the Lord’s Supper should take place every Sunday, but the Council insisted the celebration be four times a year. Many congregations have it on the first Sunday of the month … Read more