In this first session of Surprised by Hope, N.T. Wright teaches that God wants his people to experience hope and share it with the world. Hope that has world transforming power is more than just anticipation of what God will do in the future. It is the coming of God’s kingdom here on earth…today. Christians […]

I’ve believed for some time that if God can speak through a donkey in the Old Testament, he can use just about anything to get our attention (cf. Numbers 22:28). Karen and I were out for Chinese food a few days ago and as always, enjoyed our time together. At the end of our meal […]

After recently filing through old copies of various theological journals and denominational periodicals, I came across the February 1999 edition of The Pentecostal Testimony (official publication of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada).  I immediately focused my attention on an article written by Dr. John W. Stephenson, now former professor of theology at Eastern Pentecostal Bible […]

I enjoy driving. Period.  I appreciate those opportunities when my wife and I take a few hours on a Sunday afternoon to ride through the country side, enjoy the scenery, and fall in love with the beauty of nature all over again.  Sometimes we embark on the journey with no particular destination in mind and […]