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One of These Days My Head’s Gonna Explode
Posted on March 12, 2019 1 Comment
There are just certain things that drive me crazy. Most of them are silly, little things that are of no consequence—pet peeve’s, if you know what I mean. But there are other things that are important that get under my skin. Yesterday I was reminded of one. As I was casually scrolling through my Facebook […]
Stephen Hawking and the Design of the Universe
Posted on March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment
Stephen Hawking died last week at the age of 76 after long outliving his life expectancy as someone diagnosed with ALS at just 21 years old. He is and will be regarded as one of the greatest minds of his generation for his work in physics and many remarkable insights into the intricacies of outer […]
The Average Canadian Is Broke and Miserable, So Be Different
Posted on October 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
First, the facts. Studies show that in Canada: 4 out of 10 first marriages will end in divorce (source) 3 out of 10 children are born out of wedlock, a figure that is rising quickly (source) The average monthly car payment is $570 for at least 48 months (source) The average student graduates with $25,000 […]
Christianity Isn’t Just For Old, White Men
Posted on October 17, 2017 Leave a Comment
The common perception among many in North America, especially among those who are not exactly fond of religion, is that Christianity is a religion for old, white men. It is seen as a closed-club for people of power, and in our part of the world that generally is understood to be people who are the […]
What We Can Learn From the Cam Newton Debacle
Posted on October 6, 2017 Leave a Comment
In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap of the events that unfolded over the last week. Star NFL quarterback Cam Newton was asked by a female reporter about one of his teammate’s improved route running, to which Cam laughed and chided, “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes”. Not surprisingly, he […]
Top 10 False God’s of Today
Posted on September 5, 2017 29 Comments
Back in Bible times, false gods were easy to identify. Baal, Molech, Ashtoreth, Chemosh, Artemis, and others are all present in the pages of Scripture as gods competing for devotion to the God of Israel. In todays day, these names don’t really seem to pop up quite as much. But don’t be fooled—just because we […]
15 Things Every Christian Can Agree On About Trump
Posted on August 24, 2017 2 Comments
Few things in recent memory have been as divisive as the Trump presidency. Even among evangelical Christians, opinions vary and are at times contentious. This is understandable, but we need to make sure our personal viewpoints are kept in check with what Scripture demands us to believe about Donald Trump. We have no right to […]
On Safe Spaces and Trigger Warnings
Posted on August 22, 2017 1 Comment
The current state of higher education is one of the greatest tragedies in North America today. Institutions that were built on the premise of intellectual rigor, technological advancement, and the shaping of human beings who can contribute to society has been hijacked by the liberal agenda. College and University campuses are now better known for […]
To Hell With Racism
Posted on August 15, 2017 1 Comment
The violent outbursts that took place this past Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia have left us all stunned, saddened, and angered. The images of thrown debris, pepper spray, swinging clubs, and bodies flying as a car was driven into the crowd are enough to make one recoil with pure horror. With over 30 injured and one […]
13 Reasons Why: Reflection #5 – Not escape, but revenge
Posted on May 12, 2017 5 Comments
After watching 13 Reasons Why, there is much to be said about this wildly popular and controversial show. I will attempt to share some reflections in a series of posts over the next couple of weeks. I will link to other articles as they are published. Be warned, spoilers and tragedy ahead. Reflection #1 – Why […]