By Lincoln G. Bryant. At the 1986 Annual Meeting, discussion identified six areas through which members of the Renewal Fellowship Within The Presbyterian Church In Canada can work for the renewal of our theological colleges. … Read more
Dutch Calvinism in Modem America: A History of a Conservative Subculture, by James D. Bratt
Reviewed by J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. With its well-documented research (18 pages of selected bibliography) and 80 pages (!) of helpful notes, this book is literally a “Who’s Who” of Dutch Calvinism in America. … Read more
Forgive Us Our Debts
By Harold Cumming — During my visit to a Presbyterian Church, in the midst of-the Lord’s Prayer I had an irreverent thought, “What a funny word to use! They must be determined to be different when they use the word ‘debts’ instead of ‘trespasses,’ especially when singing requires use of the phrase twice! Debts indeed!” I could not help but chuckle. Now, many years later, and a Presbyterian now myself, I have come to appreciate the phrase, “forgive us our debts.” … 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
A Testimony to Answered Prayer
By Paul McLean. On Thursday, May 27, members of the Renewal Fellowship were asked to pray for the publication of the Hakka New Testament and Psalms on the exact day when missing verses were found and had to be corrected hurriedly to meet a deadline. … Read more
Maria’s Legacy
Esther McIlveen’s nostalgic article reminds us how the example of a godly parent is an ongoing encouragement to live wholesomely in challenging circumstances. … Read more
Lessons from Manila: The Primacy of the Local Church
By A. Donald MacLeod. “Who wants to belong to a church that has nothing to offer but a secular version of the gospels, that has lost its nerve to evangelize and takes refuge in the smug alleluias of pentecostalism?” Curiously, a large group within the church feels just the same way. … Read more
Bury the Hatchet
By Esther Mcllveen. This article imagines what it would have been like for Philemon to first read Paul’s letter to him. Put yourself in his place. … Read more
The Race: Discipleship for The Long Run, by John White
Reviewed by David Stewart. Although this is a collection of some of John White’s contributions to Christian periodicals over twenty years, the author has skillfully edited and arranged these earlier pieces, with a result that is surprisingly unified under four broad headings: Christian Beliefs; Christian Witness; Christian Discipleship; and Problems of Christian Discipleship. … Read more
Theology of the Reformers, by Timothy George
Reviewed by Christopher A. Hall. If one needed to select a single book to begin a study of the Reformation, or if one wanted a thorough but readable review of key figures and themes, Theology of the Reformers is the place to look. … Read more
Executive Director’s Report
By Calvin Brown. There is always lots of work to be done, and as Jesus observed it seems like the fields are white unto harvest but the labourers are few. How happy we should be to be included in the Lord’s work! … Read more
“I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…”: Two Ministers
By Murray Pura. In comparison to the qualities of love for God and people, a person's precise theology, sermons, and prayers may seem to us like a horrible racket before God. But we may be surprised at God's response to attitudes that may turn us off completely. … 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
Made For a Purpose: Understanding and Using Spiritual Gifts, by Chuck Congram
Reviewed by Colleen Kouwenberg. Congram’s study material is an skeleton outline of twenty-five spiritual gifts, requiring research by the leader in preparation for the sessions. It excludes the more controversial gifts of healing, tongues, miracles, and interpretation. … Read more
2001 Annual Meeting
Photos by Jack Harewood. This was a jubilant gathering – Baxter Kruger (pictured on the cover) sharing God’s love with us, great fellowship, and with the Renewal Fellowship membership topping 1000 for the first time. … 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