This document was developed by three biblically-based Anglican organizations at the founding Anglican Essentials Conference in Montreal in June, 1994. … Read more
A Life Worth Living
by John Bigham. A ready-made follow-up for the enlivened faith and enthusiasm generated by an Alpha Course takes the form of the Beta course, A Life Worth Living, a nine-week look at Paul's letter to the Philippians, in the format of the Alpha course. … Read more
Disappointment with God, by Philip Yancey
Reviewed by Roma E. Bryant. Working from real life situations, Philip Yancey is making a supreme effort to provoke us to give more than a passing glance to three questions that are rarely asked aloud: Is God unfair? Is God silent? Is God hidden? … Read more
Sing Out the Carols – People Will Love It!
By Esther and Howard Mcllveen. Carolling isn’t as popular as it once was, so people treasure it even more. It can be done in shopping malls, hospitals, prisons, institutions for the aged and handicapped, or in the open air around residential areas. Advent is the only time in the year when it is culturally acceptable to “invade” a neighbourhood or place with song and greetings. One can sing about “God and sinners reconciled” and greet people without intruding or being mistaken for a sect. … Read more
Hath God Said …?
Dr. Edith Humphrey outlines the scriptural vision for human sexuality as a basis for her sober analysis of attempts to relativize Scripture and tradition at the point where they deal with homosexual practice as an abomination in the sight of God. She closes with reflections on a proposed rite for the blessing of same-sex unions. … Read more
Do the Conversions Last?, by Robert O. Ferm and Caroline M. Whiting
Reviewed by Jack Charleson. The statistics presented clearly indicate that the majority of enquiries made at Billy Graham crusades are of a genuine nature and have a lasting impact on the life of the individual. … Read more
The Transforming Friendship: A Guide to Prayer, by James M. Houston
Reviewed by Eugene H. Peterson. Prayer is friendship with God, and friendships do not thrive on formulas or techniques; we have to be there, put ourselves in company with the other, and see what happens. We are dealing with innerness, something organic, that must grow, not outerness that can be engineered. … Read more
Reverend Walter Ellis
By Ian Rennie. Walter Ellis exerted a profound influence upon Fairview Church in Vancouver BC, although he had passed away twenty years before the author arrived in 1964. He was a forebear of those in the Renewal Fellowship within the Presbyterian Church in Canada today. … Read more
Executive Director’s Report
Calvin Brown reports on his preaching engagements, committee work, and upcoming renewal events. … Read more
National Revival
By Wayne Dawes. "Revival" is hard to define, but the Word of God indicates that we need it, especially when the church is cold, dead, dull, and wordly. What is required to bring revival is humility, prayer, and seeking the face of God. Christian history bears this out. … Read more
The Dayspring
By David D. Stewart. On the wall of the Memorial Hall in Zion Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, PEI, is the picture of a ship, the Dayspring, whose birth came about in response to martyrdom and whose career was associated with the first great period of Canadian Presbyterian missionary outreach. … Read more
Church Renewal Leaders Respond to the “Re-Imagining” Conference
American and Canadian renewal leaders from mainline denominations meeting March 13-15, 1994 in Hamilton, Ontario, expressed profound concern regarding a recent feminist conference planned, funded, and attended by members and leaders of mainline denominations. … Read more
Asian Report
By A. Donald MacLeod. A trip to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Singapore, under the sponsorship of the Overseas Missionary Fellowship and the Mustard Seed Mission, in a month of speaking and fact-finding left me breathless. What made my assignment so emotional was that I was returning to countries in which I had spent my childhood. … Read more
New Life, New Lifestyle, by Michael Green
Reviewed by Jack Charleson. In New Life, New Lifestyle we are encouraged as we seek to develop an attitude of discipleship in our daily walk with Christ.… Read more
The Spirit at Forest Glade
By Rodger McEachern. Spirit Alive is a tool in the Lord’s hand that he uses to help bring about renewal tn his people. Jesus came alive for us at Forest Glade Presbyterian Church. … Read more
Impressions of the 117th General Assembly
Bob and Olive McBay reflect on the decisions and atmosphere of the General Assembly as first-time attenders. … Read more