Christianity and the Olympics
I've made no secret of my own opposition to the Olympics, particularly from a faith-oriented perspective. A recent CBC article brings to light the diverse and contradictory reactions of various Christian groups to the spectacle of the 2010 Winter Olympics: "We see ourselves as vessels that God can use, whether that's verbal or just in the ministry of presence … just being there and being available." Melanie Neufeld, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association "The church structure should be engage

Stephen Lewis Needs Your Aeroplan Miles!
Long time readers of this blog will know that Stephen Lewis (@stephenlewisfdn) is one of our favorite people out there. Have you got some extra Aeroplan miles in your account? Here's what Stephen proposes

Salvos and Sex
Our friend Danielle Strickland can't seem to stay out of trouble. After doing great work for years in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, she found herself exiled to Australia. And there... well, just take a look: Seriously, way to go Danielle.

An Ancient Voice Speaks to the Present
How think you that you obey Christ's commandments, when you spend your time collecting interest, piling up loans, buying slaves like livestock, and merging business with business?... And that is not all. Upon this you heap injustice, taking possession of lands and houses, and multiplying poverty and hunger. John Chrysostom (c. 347 - 407 AD)

Mike's Heresy of... 2005
It's funny how things work. Here I am writing about love, and a post that is almost five years old just popped up on my stats. In that post I make this rather bold assertion: "I don't think followers of Christ have any business being generous."