My Only Comfort On My Dad’s 70th Birthday
Today would have been my dad’s 70th birthday, if he had not been called out of this life at 59. Perhaps that is why I am feeling a little down today. It could also...
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After You Have Suffered a Little While
I woke up feeling pretty crappy. Can I say that? Probably the lowest I have felt since being in the pit of depression. The sky is grey. The rain is pouring. I have a cold....
God Gave Me an Introvert and an Extrovert
God gave me an introverted daughter and an extroverted daughter. Some may say, “Both your daughters are introverted…” I understand why you say that, but that would not be correct. Both of them are shy. Shyness...
Cousin Gary
When I got home this afternoon, all I had on my mind was game one of the Canucks-Flames play-off series. But my wife informed me that her cousin, and our brother in Christ, Gary...
Usher: The 4th Office
From an anonymous sister in Christ: Hi Ryan, I have a question for you. I know that the Bible teaches women cannot be pastors or elders, but what about ushers? I asked our head...
Jesus Knows Your Loneliness
Do you feel lonely? This Easter weekend, I expect to spend a lot of time with family. It is hard to be lonely when surrounded by friends and family; however I am sure we...
Jesus Knows Your Loneliness.
Do you feel lonley? This Easter weekend, I expect to spend a lot of time with family. It is hard to be lonely when surrounded by friends and family; however I am sure we...
Beware of Unintended Consequences
The following post is written by Rev. Jim Witteveen. When Christians seek to harmonize evolutionary theory with the Christian faith, I believe they may often be motivated by a sincere but misguided idea that...
Isn’t Belgic Confession Article 14 Sufficient?
If you are a member of the Canadian & American Reformed Churches you likely know about the proposed revision to the Belgic Confession article 14 by Classis Ontario West. If not read it here: Proposal Regarding...
Misbehaving Kids and the Gospel of Grace In an ER Waiting Room
In the overcrowded waiting room sat a young mom with a couple of her boys. They were around 4 and 10 years old. Mom looked a little pale, and was in obvious pain…and her...
