– A Manual for Holding Fast to What is Good (Paul Dirks) Book review by Jack A. Taylor How does a follower of Jesus manage the seismic shifts in our western culture in a relevant and timely way? How do we prepare our next generations to apply Scriptural principles to their everyday life? Paul Dirks lays a strong foundation through his book, Deep Discipleship for Dark … [Read more...] about Deep Discipleship for Dark Days
Arts
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Pacific Voices
Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to humankind. It can be a conduit to channel our innermost feelings, and when we struggle to bring our thoughts into words, music can be the voice that speaks for us. The most significant aspect of the gift of music is that it gives us an exemplary way to worship God. A way that is prescribed by God, as many references in the Scriptures will … [Read more...] about Pacific Voices
Chor Leoni – Lighting up the Season
As we approach the Christmas season, chaos permeates the “Peace on Earth” we so earnestly desire. Most critical are the devastating world events that seem so hopeless: heart-breaking events that impact the lives of people just like us. Closer to home, the season often stirs up emotions related to personal grief and other losses, both recent and distant. Once again, Chor … [Read more...] about Chor Leoni – Lighting up the Season
for king + country in Abbotsford, December 4
Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY will bring their“A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2023 TOUR EXPERIENCE” to Abbotsford Centre on December 4 for the very first time. The highly-anticipated annual holiday spectacle will feature an extraordinary … [Read more...] about for king + country in Abbotsford, December 4
Rosebud Theatre’s All is Calm sings a powerful story
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 opened at Rosebud Theatre, in Rosebud, Alberta on November 4. The musical play runs until December 23. Written by Peter Rothstein, the play was directed by Morris Ertman, with musical direction by Bill Hamm. Eight men – Joel Braun, Griffin Cork, Tim Dixon , Mark Kazakov, Aaron Krogman, Steven Morton, Kenaniah Love Schnare and … [Read more...] about Rosebud Theatre’s All is Calm sings a powerful story