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The antidote to desecration
A while back the polling company Ipsos Reid asked Canadians if our country was “broken.” 70% said it was, with younger Canadians agreeing the most strongly. Whether we’re recalling the rampant drug use, increased homelessness, year-long waits for health services,…
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PornographyNo satisfaction: James’ Epistle on pornography
If I were to do a sample of readers to ask what they think is the driver behind pornography, my guess is that the most…
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NewsTeachers lead the way in adopting, and sometimes restraining, tech
The Spring issue of Redeemer University’s Resound magazine featured an article about Dr. Katie Day Good, a Christian professor who has been researching the history…
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NewsSaturday Selections – May 2, 2026
Original Sin rock battle What I absolutely love about these rock/rap battles is that it’s no straw man being presented here: Pelagius gets to make…
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ContestsI Went to Church
I went to church when I was young, Where psalms and hymns were always sung, Was baptized as a baby there, And often went to…
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ContestsIn its time
Let’s start off with an introduction to one of my closest friends. My Opa was one of my best pals since I was born. We…
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MagazineMay/June 2026 issue
Our Your Turn contest had a fantastic result, with more than a hundred entries. This issue we’re featuring the six winners and 19 other fan-favorite…
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ContestsChild of God
A mother held her newborn son and whispered in his ear, “I love you so much, little one, I hold you very dear. I love…
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Contests14 Ways of Looking at a Star
I. Star: noun. A fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun. II. There were no…
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EvangelismThe life and death of our campus evangelism project
When someone says, “Hey, we should do some outreach in our own community,” it’s an awkward situation since it’s so very hard to tell whether…
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News1 in 7 dog owners would give up partner to prolong Fido’s life
How much do North Americans love their dogs? Apparently, sometimes more than they love their spouses. A 2025 survey of nearly 2000 American pet owners,…
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Church historyThere was a man: Ulrich Zwingli
“Many men are like unto sausages: Whatever you stuff them with, that they will bear in them.” – Russian writer Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910). “Start children…
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HumorAlice in Blunderland
“I can’t believe that!” said Alice. “Can’t you?” the Queen said in a pitying tone. “Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.”…
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InternetDo we “like” sin?
Welcome to the Information Age. With apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, we now have a window into the lives of our friends, family, acquaintances…
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ContestsRP’s 2026 Summer Photo Contest: Let’s get real!
The fascination with AI media creation, be it pictures, videos, and music, has turned sour for many of us. AI images are increasingly felt to…
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EconomicsWhy family businesses still matter (and why the Church should care)
I grew up with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of machinery in my ears. My grandparents’ farm sat on the arable land; our…
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Recent ArticlesDo leaves die?
Fall in America and throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere is a beautiful time of year. Bright reds, oranges, and yellows rustle in the trees…
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NewsSaturday Selections – April 25, 2026
Why Johnny can’t read: not enough phonics Phonics is a part of the solution, but two other key ingredients are, first of all more parental…
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Apologetics 101Apologetics 101: Stay on message
Step 1. Figure out what you’re really trying to say Step 2. Don’t let anyone or anything distract you from saying it ***** Scott Klusendorf…
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Being the ChurchTitus 2 young men are not boys
In Titus 2 Paul gives instructions to older women, younger women, older men and younger men, and gives instruction concerning the care of children. Every…
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NewsSaturday Selections – April 18, 2026
I can only imagine A great song from a pretty good movie. Survivor – they had to live without phones! Even if you’ve never watched…
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Culture ClashesWhich conspiracies are true?
A quick survey of X or the top YouTube-influencer-content on the Right reveals that conspiracy theories have never been so widely spread or fervently believed….
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EconomicsThe Parable of the Talents: the Bible and entrepreneurs
The parables of Jesus teach eternal truths, but they also offer surprising practical lessons for worldly affairs. In the Gospel According to Matthew (chapter 25,…
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MarriageAdvice to new brides
“Oh, a coffee maker! Just what Peter and I need – thank you so much!” Bridal showers are a fun, valuable tradition. The bride-to-be’s family,…
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PoliticsWhy I’m grateful for the notwithstanding clause
Legislatures make laws, the executive enforces them, judges interpret and apply them in specific cases. Three branches, checks and balances – that’s Civics 101. As…
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Book ReviewsThe barber who wanted to pray
by R.C. Sproul 2012 / 33 pages Rating: GREAT R.C. Sproul has written a half dozen picture books to date, all of them great instructional…
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NewsSaturday Selections – April 11, 2026
Climate Doom Archive: the polar bear The polar bear has long been a symbol of the global warming catastrophists, but the as the folks as…
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Recent ArticlesThe beauty of 52 Sundays
There is something disarming about the Heidelberg Catechism. It doesn’t begin with abstract definitions, but with comfort. Our only comfort. Many of us have encountered,…
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Recent Articles6 days or 24 years: why does the difference even matter?
I recently set about the task of making an enclosure to keep animals, and I want to tell you how I did it. This may…
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Recent ArticlesThe Pursuit of Wisdom: do it ‘til you die
Some might assume that, as they grow older, they will grow in wisdom. But the Bible tells us that’s hardly a given. One of the…
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In a NutshellTidbits – April 2026
Some is better than none “There is nothing wrong with starting a hefty book like Calvin’s Institutes and only getting a hundred pages read. Think…
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NewsAussie senator shows us how to do it… and how not to do it
On April 1st, Australian Senator Ralph Babet gave a speech that got some social media attention for good reason. He explained to all those willing…
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NewsSaturday Selections – April 4, 2026
Woody takes on screens? I wasn’t expecting much from Toy Story #5, but with Woody and the crew taking on tech, I’m looking forward to…
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AssortedWhen there is smoke…
You think you know someone. Five years – truly, has it already been five years that we have spent morning, noon and night working side…
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Recent ArticlesWild about beetles
From a young age some people are fascinated by beetles. For example, English author A. A. Milne wrote a delightful poem concerning a boy and…
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EconomicsFriedrich Hayek (1899-1992) showed us that free enterprise is necessary for freedom
One of the greatest social theorists of the twentieth century was a libertarian – some would say conservative – economist named Friedrich Hayek (1899-1992). Hayek…
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Politics5 ways God’s providence should impact how we approach politics
This is an edited version of a devotional given at an ARPA Canada “God and Government Conference,” May 4, 2019, in Aldergrove, BC. ***** God…