Two summers ago, it was an 85-year-old Dutch woman swimming nearby that made the difference for Ruth - born in Germany. As they enjoyed the cool waters at Capernwray Harbour on Thetis Island in BC, they spoke of baptism and its significance. “I got immersed as an adult because Jesus did,” the woman said. That core truth overcame Ruth’s hesitancy and last year, witnessed by … [Read more...] about Capernwray – A Global Impact for Jesus
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor served as a missionary for 18 years in Kenya and as a pastor of a multi-cultural church in Vancouver for 23 years. He is the founder of New Hope Community Services Society and currently works as the academic coordinator between Trinity Western University and Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions in Rwanda. He is the author of 23 books (see some at jackataylor.com). He is also a credentialed marriage coach (1heartcoaching.com). He has been married to Gayle for 48 years.
Eric Liddell – Chasing something more
The American stars laughed themselves silly when the Chinese-born rugby player threw back his head and raged from the back of the pack toward the finish line at the Paris Olympics. This wasn’t even Eric Liddell's race to run. He was a sprinter, and the 440 wasn’t designed for a man clawing at the air and chewing up the yards with his loping stride. The chase was on for the man … [Read more...] about Eric Liddell – Chasing something more
Is the switch still on?
I don’t know about you, but my church is full on Sunday mornings. So is my previous church. So is the church my sister-in-law attends. Others seem to have never recovered after Covid. When I listen to surveys, they don’t always jive with what I’m experiencing. For example, a recent Pew Research study, conducted in 36 countries, showed that more than 20 percent of adults have … [Read more...] about Is the switch still on?
Providing the wanderer with shelter – Isaiah 58:6-7a
God’s mandate for his people wasn’t an option to be considered. It was a choice to be lived out. “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter…? “ Gabriela Ramo, former … [Read more...] about Providing the wanderer with shelter – Isaiah 58:6-7a
The Impact of the world on me
Less than a week ago, I boarded a plane from Rwanda back to my home here in Canada. Beside me, coming out of Amsterdam, was a 75-year-old Nigerian grandmother. It was her first plane trip. With a welcoming smile and limited English, she let me know she was visiting her only child, a daughter in Vancouver. Half-way through the trip she looked at me with weary eyes and said, … [Read more...] about The Impact of the world on me