Remembering Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Brian Mulroney, prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993, passed away last week at age 84. Mulroney was known as a leader capable of pushing big ideas. But he also opened doors for evangelicals in Canada to engage with the government on major issues. His encouragement was very important, coming at a time when … Continue reading
Henri Nouwen: an interview
On this Christmas day, I offer you this modest gift of conversation with one of the great spiritual voices of the past decades. Henri Nouwen, born in Holland, ordained then taught in Harvard, arrived at Daybreak, a L’Arche community north of Toronto, which cares for developmentally challenged adults. Henri’s many books have helped us understand, … Continue reading
Papua New Guinea: An intriguing land where the gospel has taken root
“If you can fly a plane in Papua New Guinea (PNG), you can do it anywhere,” a pilot once told me. That is an apt description of this mountainous South Pacific land. Roads are few. To reach most communities, one must fly, using their 650 landing strips (of which 20 can handle jets) in a … Continue reading
My amazing days in Singapore
If you are walking into the City Harvest Church in Singapore, I’d suggest that you hold on to your hat. What you are about to see, hear and experience is a church service that may differ from anything you have ever experienced before. It is neither quiet, limited within a usual church timeline, or low-key. City … Continue reading
What was the Future of the Gospel Forum about?
I never expected that at a global conference in Turkiye called the Future of the Gospel Forum, I would be captivated by a Malaysian who had gone to England early in his life to earn a PhD in micro-biochemistry and ended up running a global fund that seeks to fight poverty. Amidst about 250 church … Continue reading
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