Nothing catches the attention of parents like news of a child abduction or assault in their community. For years, parents have been able to shrug off child sex trafficking as an issue in other parts of the world. Now, a mother wants to shake us all up. She wants to “traffick-proof every community.” A MODERN EQUAL SOCIETY DOES NOT BUY AND SELL WOMEN AND CHILDREN So … [Read more...] about Child sex trafficking – fastest growing crime in Canada
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.
Compelling reasons for church plants
When it comes to restaurants, we hardly stop to examine whether our cities have reached a saturation point with the number and variety of cuisine offerings. New generations and new ethnicities long for something fresh, familiar or different. The establishments catering to the tastes of a critical mass survive – others don’t. Should we expect things to be any different with the … [Read more...] about Compelling reasons for church plants
Unlikely allies against Bill-C16
Facebook, at recent count, recognized 71 specific gender identities – many with their own unique pronouns. The Canadian government has now provided inclusive protection for gender identity and expression with new legislation, which has received significant hearing before the Senate. The new Bill C-16, (an ammendment to the Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code) is … [Read more...] about Unlikely allies against Bill-C16
Chiropractic medicine has come a long way
“Just relax,” says my chiropractor as she gently rocks my head back and forth in her hands. A quick movement in her skilled hands and the release in my neck is done. But my back, however, doesn’t want to release so easily. Rumour has it that up to 80 per cent of us will tweak our back seriously at some time in our lives. The Canadian Chiropractic Association says in Canada … [Read more...] about Chiropractic medicine has come a long way
St. Valentine’s Day, you gotta love it
Okay, I have to admit that I’m a hopeless romantic. I proposed to my girl at the exact minute when we’d been officially dating for 24,000 hours. It was 1976, we were watching the sunset from the side of Burnaby Mountain, sitting in my parked 1973 blue Valiant (in the front seat in case you’re wondering). She said yes. We’ll soon celebrate 40 years of marriage. During those … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day, you gotta love it