Craig - Craig Thiessen

The Coddling of the American Mind

Posted on September 15, 2021September 18, 2021 by Craig

I had heard about this book for years. In fact, during a sermon earlier this spring, I even referenced it. I quoted it- not just a line, but a whole paragraph. I reflected significantly on an argument from the book in that sermon and had a rather unpleasant email exchange with someone debating that idea….

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The Missional Purpose of Prayer (Luke/Acts)

Posted on September 2, 2021September 3, 2021 by Craig

What is the purpose of prayer, according to the Bible? Hint: it has something to do with a mission-empowering retreat.

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The Biblical Posture of Prayer (Luke 18:9-14)

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 by Craig

Posture is more foundational to prayer than content. What kind of heart posture is God looking for?

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The Right Requests in Prayer (Luke 11:1-13)

Posted on September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 by Craig

What kinds of requests are we to make in prayer, and how do we ask in a way God will respond?

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The Necessity of Perseverance in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 by Craig

Why does God delay in answering prayers? What’s the point in perseverance when there’s no result?

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World Reframed: Who is God? (Genesis 1-2)

Posted on July 31, 2021September 2, 2021 by Craig

There are a lot of ideas about the nature of God. What clues do Genesis 1-2 give us about the truth?

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Everyday Apologetics (answering common objections to the Christian faith)

Posted on August 21, 2021October 26, 2021 by Craig

When you’re from Greater Vancouver, one of the more exciting things that happens when watching a movie is to recognize your own city. It happens pretty frequently in “Hollywood North”! What’s more amazing to me is when a city like Vancouver that is famously disinterested in “institutional Christian faith” (ie. the church) somehow produces Christian…

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