Reviewed by William Campbell. This readable study of 1 Corinthians will be helpful for Christians to trace Paul’s thought as he wrote to the church at Corinth, whose members were participating in the same serious sins as Presbyterians do in 1986! … Read more
Generosity: David at the Brook Besor – 1 Samuel 30
By Eugene H. Peterson. Those who are too tired to go on, or consigned to the sidelines because of lack of stamina, or resigned to a marginal status, need to hear the inward assurance of God's affirmation through the generous verdict of David at the Brook Besor. … Read more
The Daze of Noah
By Vern Tozer. What would happen if Noah were alive today – living in our Synod, within the bounds of one of our Presbyteries, and a member of one of our churches? … Read more
1988 Annual Meeting
By Paul Philpott. Given the pervasiveness of the leadership crisis that exists in our society today, it was encouraging to have two hundred people attend the 1988 Annual Meeting of the Renewal Fellowship which focused on the renewal of Christian leadership. … 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
Evangelism For Our Generation, by Jim Petersen
Reviewed by Jim Walton. Believers must make it their priority to make the spiritual climate of the society in which they live to work in favour of the growth of the gospel rather than allowing it to isolate themselves from the people they are attempting to reach. … Read more
Annual General Meeting 2003
The Annual General Meeting and March Renewal Day was hosted by Paris Presbyterian Church on March 8 with enthusiasm and evident joy that set the tone for the whole event. It was a wonderful day and many commented that it was the best Renewal Day they had been to in years. Photos by Jack Harewood and David Stewart. … Read more
The Church and the Parachurch, by Jerry White
Reviewed by Roman Garrison. Evangelical Christianity is a broken society with conflict, infighting, and competition rivaling that of the industrial world. Evangelical local churches and para-local church groups need to labor together and encourage one another. … Read more
Embracing Your Personal Journey
By Esther McIlveen. In a world that is changing and inconstant, knowing that we have been given a divine destiny for our special journey, is both crucial and deeply reassuring. Our heart's desire is often a clue, because chances are those things we deeply desire is where our vocation lies. … Read more
Renewal Event Doubles Attendance
By Gail Reid. Tony Campolo challenged the Renewal Network Conference to preach the cross, surrender to the Holy Spirit, make the Bible part of who we are, and love the world into the kingdom. George Sumner, principal of Wycliffe College, an evangelical Anglican seminary, urged the crowd to minister for the sake of the larger church. … Read more
A Bad Habit: Summer Non-Attendance
By Wallace Whyte. One of the chief factors contributing to the summer slump at church is the attitude and expectations of the congregational leaders, including the minister. If the impression is given that members are not expected to worship during the summer, they are likely to comply. … Read more
Prayer, by Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Reviewed by J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. This may be a theological book but it is theology as poetry, theology as a way of understanding the language of the Scriptures as much as the doctrine of the Scriptures. … Read more
The Report on Human Sexuality: A Call for Action
By Bruce Cairnie. The Committee on Church Doctrine is still receiving responses to the interim report, so we urge you to re-state your firm support immediately. … Read more
Why Do Churches Need Spiritual Renewal?
By Clark H. Pinnock. Our churches need to be renewed in the Spirit of God in order to be able to be what God intends them to be. If it were just to attain a euphoric spiritual high, seeking renewal would just be another form of selfism … Read more
Fountain of Youth
By Kathryn Dyck. Christian youth in Manitoba have been experiencing renewal over the past few years — truly a "Fountain of Youth." God's hands have guided the work of those who have volunteered their time and talents to Manitoba's Presbyterian Youth Council (PYC) … Read more
A Journey Towards God
David Colpitts wishes homosexuality hadn't been his struggle, but because it so deeply reveals his need, it continually calls him into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, not unlike the other spiritual struggles many Christians have. … Read more