Category Archives: Christian Missions

The global church is influencing how we discuss theology

Theology in the context of World Christianity: how the global church is influencing the way we think about and discuss theology [Timothy C. Tennent, Zondervan, 2007] is one of those books I think every Christian ought to read, but especially those … Continue reading

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If we only knew

Does God really care about the minute details of my life? Does it really matter whether or not I pray? Is God really interested in what goes on in a person’s life? Is he involved in anyway? These are the … Continue reading

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How two rebuffed evangelists founded a movement

This article first appeared in ChristianWeek on December 1, 2009 (Vol. 23 No.18) _______________ Not only is The Salvation Army Canada’s largest non-governmental direct provider of social services, it is arguably the world’s most trusted and respected charity. Be it a flood, … Continue reading

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Bent Hope: A Street Journal

Bent Hope: A Street Journal Tim Huff Castle Quay Books, 2008 ISBN: 1894860365 ____________________   Though names and locations have occasionally been changed to protect identities, the stories Tim Huff recounts in Bent Hope are “snapshots of real times and … Continue reading

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Journaling through life

The famed 19th century Baptist preacher, C.H. Spurgeon is reputed to have warned his students against spending too much time with books and journals. Neglecting prayerful study of the Scriptures for the thoughts of men could lead them to become … Continue reading

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