Finding the fakes
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Finding the fakes

“Computers: Are they conquering our world?” That was the title of an article published in Christian Courier (CC) more than 40 years ago. “The possibilities for manipulation of people,” columnist and labour expert Harry Antonides wrote in 1982, “by controlling and slanting information and news via the new systems of communication are staggering.” He was…

The truth in a preposterous story

The truth in a preposterous story

The recently released Netflix movie Don’t Look Up is a satirical film featuring a star-studded cast of actors. It’s a gripping story about a comet heading for earth as a metaphor for climate change, but it also provides a profound commentary on American politics, entertainment, and social media. Leonardo DiCaprio plays an astronomer named Dr….

Lead with Love
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Lead with Love

I watched a televised debate recently among 20 or so Democratic presidential candidates. As they engaged with the topic of immigration, Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, observed that “the Republican Party likes to cloak itself in the language of religion. . .

Being the truth
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Being the truth

I have always been struck with the odd grammatical construction of Jesus’ statement that “I am the way, the truth and the life.” How can one be the truth? We understand the concept of being truthful, that is, speaking the truth or being honest, but being truth is just an odd thing for someone to say, isn’t it?

Truth won out

Truth won out

In my last column I shared how love won out in my life and propelled me to the cross of Jesus, which changed the direction of my life.

Longing for good news

Longing for good news

The Gospel is in danger of being redefined. The message seems to be, “We are right, and you are wrong.” The proclamation becomes a debate, another argument in an already contentious society.

Our God of colour

Our God of colour

Within the church we are having plenty of conversations about the complexities of gender identity and that is truly amazing. Especially given that this topic was once a taboo conversation. As someone who has and continues to walk through gender identity issues, my heart has always desired that people within the church can talk freely. But as the conversations develop, I feel that there is a danger that we see God viewing gender and sexuality as grey issues.