During the recent season between Easter Sunday and Ascension Sunday, we have been reminded of the continuing mission given by Jesus to his followers to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19 ESV). Since that time, the church has been faithful and committed to Jesus’ challenge with the result that disciples are now present around...Read More

It is fascinating, encouraging and somewhat intimidating to be living in a time when so much effort and research is being devoted to understanding the brain and the “mind”. There are regularly news items and articles being published revealing new insights and unresolved questions about brain health and development. The New York Times has a...Read More

Michelle Van Loon in an article (CHRISTIANITY TODAY/April 1, 2014) entitled “Aged Out of Church” reports that:        George Barna’s 2011 State Of The Church survey highlighted that Boomers are leaving the church in numbers that we usually think of when we talk about the exodus of the Millennial generation :                 “ …. during the past...Read More

HEALTHY AGING AND DEMENTIA There is a growing focus in the varied media sources about the concerns related to the aging population and dementia. These concerns usually are addressing the financial impact society will face in trying to cope with health care costs and other social support services. The two top concerns for the “boomers”...Read More

It will be critical for people of faith to be thoughtful and contributing to the current debate in Canada about physician-assisted suicide, which continues to attract significant media attention. It is and will continue to be one of the most troubling social issues in the next few years for all of us entering the later...Read More

  SEPTEMBER 9th ~ A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Earlier this year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) published a troubling report on their research concerning the growth in the suicide rates among middle-aged Americans. As these findings know no borders, we also need to be aware of them as Canadians. The...Read More