One United Church minister reflects on the value of prayer by Christopher Levan "We are born alone, we die alone, and often all that keeps us from falling over the edge of despair is a
8 contemporary Canadian artists’ compelling views of Christmas by Trisha Elliott Look closely and you’ll find that the images don’t just convey the old, old story.
Millennial ministers: Young, smart and into Jesus by Pieta Woolley These young "Jesus Freaks" are embracing Christ, spiritual practice and the Bible. Is a return to theological roots the wave of the
5 facts about the Gideons by Anne Bokma 1. The Gideons International in Canada employs 32 people and has an annual budget of $8 million. It’s funded by membership dues,
The conversion of Michael Coren by Jeff Mahoney Canada’s most strident Christian conservative has had a change of heart
Karen Armstrong, Biblical scholar, says roots of violence run deep by John Suk Religion is implicated in terrorism, but rootlessness and aimlessness are dangerous, too
Parents challenge Catholic schools in Ontario on religious studies by Luc Rinaldi More than 100 families have sought exemptions in the past few years in Ontario Catholic schools
The Christmas crèche has an enduring appeal, a powerful symbol of hope by Anne Bokma The crèche evokes Eden before the fall, a moment of paradise regained where all God’s creatures dwell in harmony
Christian Reformer on the moment he knew he had to get out by Anne Bokma John Suk talks about what led him to join such a different faith community from the one of his childhood.
Grandparents are taking their grandkids to church, a growing trend by Mike Milne Many parents want their children to learn Bible stories and strong values, but can't spend Sunday mornings in the pew