Culture & Faith
Where pop culture, society, and faith intersect.
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Resources for Reading the Bible in Context (a CBS Giveaway)
Lent invites us to slow our reading of Scripture — to listen more attentively, to notice context, and to hear God’s Word with fresh humility. In this post, I’m sharing several trusted resources that can support deeper engagement with the Bible in context, along with a giveaway offered in partnership with the Canadian Bible Society.
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Advent: A Season Of Preparation at Christmas
What does it mean to participate in Advent?
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The Canadian Bible Society and You
I didn't know much about the Canadian Bible Society, but now I do, and now the way I see Scripture engagement in Canada has changed.
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Rest In A World That Never Sleeps
In the midst of this busy season, here is a message on rest in general, not just Sabbath.
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You Don’t Need To Change Their Minds
I thought I had failed when I couldn't shoot back a mic-drop rebuttal, or simply defend my own faith on the fly. If I couldn't bring these people to the source of all life, then what else was I supposed to do as Christ's disciple?
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Into 2021: This Is No Ordinary Battle
How are you fighting?
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When You Face a Crisis, Do You Act On Faith or Fear?
What's your automatic response?
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“All Of Me” by John Legend Shows God’s Love For Us
It's not just about romance.
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Canada Day: We’re Responsible To Each Other
For those of us in Canada, today marks the 153rd year of Canada being a country. That’s right—it’s Canada Day, and I’m wearing the red and white to prove it. I love my country. While I’m very proud of my Canadian heritage and citizenship, I’m also aware that Canada does have things it needs to work on. In a non-fiction reading bend, I decided to read Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. In doing so, I’m reminded that God created us for relationship. Relationship with God, with our family, with our friends, with a spouse, and with our communities. But also, I’m reminded today, on Canada Day,…
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Food Poisoning From Religion: False Doctrine (Part II)
This post is Part 2 to my last blog. I discussed the dangers of food poisoning within the church, which is what I called “doctrine poisoning”. No, I don’t mean that the kitchens are poisoned—I mean that sometimes Christians promote false doctrine. I don’t believe that most Christians promote false doctrine with ill intent, or even know that they’re doing it. I’d like to believe that these Christians have also bought into the lies that they’re selling, so they’re selling something they believe in. Some, however, twist the real gospel to gain a bigger following with the world. Some false doctrines are easier to recognize than others. You may recognize…
