G. K. Chesterton once quipped, “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried.” Jesus tells us being
Many people today, when asked, identify themselves as Christians. They often attend a church on Sunday, and lead moral lives filled with good works. Indeed,
by Claire Christoff It was mid-October and I was flipping quickly through emails when an unknown message popped up in my inbox — an invitation to join
There are two roads, this I know as I walk both. Likewise I know that the road Jesus calls us to follow him on is
by Ann Turner I understand it is not uncommon to find yourself, as a newly ordained cleric, being scooped up for various tasks at the
The tendency is to interpret this passage in the negative, “Don’t treat others in a way you wouldn’t want to be treated.” But to remain
The last few months have been quite a journey for me and my wife Veronica. It has been such an honour for me to be
Revelation 3:20 reads, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking: if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to
The Niagara Anglican caught up with Susan Bell shortly after her election. What follows is an edited transcript of our conversation. Niagara Anglican (NA): First,
This is arguably one of the sermon’s stranger sections. Are we not called to go and make disciples, to preach about Jesus, to tell everyone
by Craig Fairley On a mild, sunny afternoon, the 144th Synod of the Diocese of Niagara made history by electing its first female bishop. The
We often hear the admonition, “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” In a world that values personal freedom, personal choice and the rights of the
Worry is the great disabler, especially when directed toward things material. There was a time when I made C.S. Lewis’ Wormwood and Screwtape proud, whose
It is a truth that we live in a material world rampant with consumerism. It is also true that materialism, wealth and fame cannot bring
Healthy vision is highly prized among our other senses. We depend on our eyes for our wellbeing and our activities. Light enters our eyes so
The words “store up” imply an accumulation beyond that of one’s present need. Like the parable of the rich fool building bigger barns, how much
We read that John the Baptist taught his disciples to fast and Jesus Christ said his disciples would fast after his death (Mark 2:18-20). Paul
I have been watching Netflix’s “A.D. Kingdom and Empire” where there is a scene leading up to Pentecost displaying the apostles praying the Lord’s Prayer.
