“You rarely hear the word, repentance, mentioned in most churches today – even in Baptist, Pentecostal or Evangelical circles. Pastors nowadays seldom call for their congregations to sorrow over sin – to mourn and grieve over wounding Christ by their wickedness.” David Wilkerson. (Google David Wilkerson for complete sermon) Revival at Asbury University As I … [Read more...] about Whatever happened to repentance
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What dogsledding taught me about a communal identity
Dog sledding has always fascinated me. My own call of the wild has often involved visions of mushing a dog team through the frozen wilderness. Recently, I lived that dream. I spent two days with Troy Lydiate learning to be a musher for Session 2 of a new video series by Apologetics Canada called BRANDED: A Series on Identity. Our goal with dogsledding was to use the experience … [Read more...] about What dogsledding taught me about a communal identity
Pigs in the Ocean: The socialism of Dostoevsky’s The Possessed
One of Dostoevsky’s most brilliant, darkest, and least known novels is The Possessed, also called Demons or The Devils. Dostoevsky, as a devout Christian, often grounded his novels in particular biblical stories. The opening scripture in this novel is about the pigs being cast into the ocean (Luke 8:32-37). Have you ever wondered what possessed Putin to invade Ukraine, and … [Read more...] about Pigs in the Ocean: The socialism of Dostoevsky’s The Possessed
A standard for Messianic Jewish revival
The Scriptures teach that it is not wise to judge ourselves by ourselves. Where then can we look for a standard if not among ourselves? Where can we look for an ideal that will press us forward with burning zeal for Messianic Jewish revival in the 21st century? God has given us an account of Messianic Jewish revival at its best in the Book of Acts, especially the first … [Read more...] about A standard for Messianic Jewish revival
Capernaum – the home of Jesus
Stepping into the very places, streets and vicinities where Scripture captures the specifics of God walking and talking with men, continues to be a transformational experience for many. But what is there about the places Jesus chose for his home and ministry? For example, why Capernaum (Nahum’s village)? Strolling through the exposed foundations of basalt stone gives little … [Read more...] about Capernaum – the home of Jesus