Sermons, book reviews, articles and more from an Evangelical Canadian pastor
Evangelical: my convictions.
Not a political position, but a whole life orientation around the good news of Jesus: “that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). After all, that’s what the Greek word evangel means: good news.
Canadian: my context.
Specifically, the Greater Vancouver area, maybe the most secular city in the western hemisphere. Christendom never existed here, which gives rise to unique challenges and opportunities. Opportunities and challenges that other parts of North America might soon experience!
Pastor: my calling.
I’m passionate about the local church. I believe Jesus has gifted and called me to be a shepherd, feeding His sheep and equipping them for growth in His kingdom, under His guidance as Chief Shepherd. That’s all I want to do here on this site: provide one more way for His sheep to be fed and equipped.
News
- Peace and War (James 4:1-10)We often fight the wrong kinds of battles and seek the wrong kind of peace. What are the right wars and the right peace?
- Pursue Heavenly Wisdom (James 3:13-18)We all want wisdom, but what’s the difference between “earthly wisdom” and “heavenly wisdom”? And how do we get the good stuff?
- Christian Faith Works (James 2:14-26)James says faith without works is dead. What does and doesn’t it mean like for our faith to be lived out?
- No Favoritism Allowed (James 2:1-13)Our culture tends to show favoritism to the rich and powerful. The church is called to be a different kind of society.
- Authentic Listening (James 1:19-27)We have a listening problem, whether it’s listening to people or to God. What are the hindrances, and how do we become better listeners?