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Surprised by the Spirit, Part III

2022-05-24T14:24:48-06:00Categories: Articles, Unhighlight|Tags: |

Continued from Surprised by the Spirit, Part II Listen to the full message Back to my life story... After high school I went to a Christian college and I had a bit of a pendulum swing at this time – great college, great people, loved the Lord, loved the Spirit, taught me about following the Spirit and so forth – but somewhere during my four years of college, I lost that sense of enchantment regarding the Spirit. I could say I learned to be more discerning, or I began to think more critically about the Spirit, [...]

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Surprised by the Spirit, Part II

2022-05-24T14:24:29-06:00Categories: Articles, Unhighlight|Tags: |

Continued from Surprised by the Spirit, Part I Listen to the full message While I have no doubt that the Spirit was forming me in positive ways during my teenage years, you might say that I became a bit of a Spirit-experience junkie. At that point in my life there were two important things I didn't yet appreciate. The first being that the Spirit's work can be quiet and undramatic, and the second being that: 2. The Spirit can accompany us in pain and suffering. What I mean by this is that [...]

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Why We (Think We Don’t) Need Christian Higher Education

2023-11-21T14:29:16-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

If you're asking the question "Why would I pay for Christian higher education?", I get it. A few years ago I began a working relationship with Horizon College & Seminary, and as a result I have been challenged to examine why I (and many others I know) have seemingly felt a general indifference towards Christian post-secondary institutions. I haven't studied the subject, but it seems to me that personal and spiritual development– even within traditionally Christian families– is continually being lowered further and further down the list of "worthy investments". Sure, we all agree it's worth something. Just not our [...]

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Lifting the Burden

2023-03-08T15:21:39-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

The Canadian Mental Health Association is observing Mental Health Week in Saskatchewan. The subject of mental health is tough but timely, and likely one you've already heard much about or have direct experience with. With all the helpful and informative initiatives encouraging us to speak openly about our struggles and seek support, the reality is, there is still just so much struggle. And, unfortunately, it is not going away anytime soon. It's also worth noting that Christ-followers are not immune or exempt from depression, anxiety, worry, or any other mental or emotional health issues either. [...]

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Peace Amidst Violence

2023-03-02T14:35:44-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

We make a lot of choices, some important, some not so serious. Still other choices will shape our stories in profound, irrevocable ways. There is a famous story of an early Anabaptist reformer named Dirk Willems. During the time of the Reformation, many Anabaptists were persecuted for their theological convictions that differed from the state churches around them. Dirk, arrested and imprisoned in the Netherlands, managed to escape. While fleeing across the ice with his captors in pursuit, Dirk realized that one of his captors had fallen through the ice into the frigid water.1 What choice would he make? [...]

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Peace Amidst Violence Part II

2023-03-02T14:36:35-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

Continued from > Peace Amidst Violence, Part I "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. You [...]

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A Vision in 1935

2021-10-07T14:44:14-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

In 1935, pastor George Hawtin had a vision to "train tomorrow's leaders." His dream birthed a Christian leadership college, that through perseverance and providence, has become what it is today - Horizon College & Seminary. Horizon has been innovating ways to train Christian leaders for the past 85 years. This brings us to 2021. Horizon is making a landmark move by relocating to a customized, state-of-the-art facility. Serving as a multi-denominational hub in the heart of the Canadian prairies, the facility is built with tomorrow’s Christian leaders in mind. Its design incorporates efficient, flexible meeting spaces and [...]

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Leadership Matters

2021-10-07T14:44:25-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

This may seem like an obvious statement, but people often tend to shy away from the terms 'leader' and 'leadership'– perhaps because of feelings of inadequacy, negative experiences, or misconceptions on the subject. But leadership is so important, for all of us. Here are some thoughts on what good leadership is and why it matters. Why is competence in leadership so important? Competent leadership was at the heart of what Jesus did when he called his disciples to go out and transform the world with his message. Leaders at all levels in our world today [...]

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Telling a Robust God-Story

2023-05-29T21:39:40-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

According to The Millenial Mosaic, 2019: Almost HALF of millennials believe that the growth of atheism is good for Canada and prefer to live without God or congregation. What does this mean for the church? We have things like COVID come along, mass social injustice, a world that seems to be coming apart… and there are all kinds of narratives one can try to find to explain these things (political, sociological, etc). As Christians, we DO have a story that makes sense of our world. We HAVE a story, but based on the data, we've neglected telling that story in a [...]

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The Best Resolution

2023-03-02T14:38:15-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Several years ago, when a friend asked me what my New Year's resolution was, I flat out told her that I didn't really care to have one. I do think that resolutions are important, but my decision not to add one more thing to my checklist was intentional and firm. I'd been dealing with unexplained health issues, and although I'd had some tests done, the exact reason for my struggles escaped me. Through prayer, it came to my attention that I'd been stressing over day-to-day things without realizing it. Anxiety was intertwined with my 'episodes', and I truly had been [...]

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