We’re in a period of history called the AI Spring or AI Boom. Less than a decade ago money and effort went into developing artificial intelligence software—this trend continues today. With the increase in computing power and other technological advancements, we’re seeing the beginnings of an AI race with companies and countries seeking to capitalize… Read More ›
“This is an Alberta Emergency Alert issued by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Extreme cold resulting in high power demand has placed the Alberta grid at a high risk of rotating power outages this evening.” The Government of Alberta, January 13, 2024 On January 13, 2024, at 6:44pm every phone in Alberta buzzed and chimed… Read More ›
“The lessons of July 1, 1535, are relevant to the project that the Fathers of Confederation began here on July 1, 1867. Representative democracy, our heritage of liberty and the rule of law—all this depends upon a correct understanding of the proper spheres of authority and the limited competencies of state authority. Saint Thomas More… Read More ›
It’s not uncommon for inquiring minds to ask: “Does God want everyone to be saved?” The answer might seem obvious to many but there are passages in Scripture that can challenge what we think about God and how he operates. The Challenge Proverbs 16:4 says, “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the… Read More ›
I was asked recently to give counsel for a believer outside of our fellowship struggling to know how to relate to a person in their church formerly convicted of sexual crimes against children but now repentant. Sexual crimes have increased in our day of sexual perversion, and it is important that we know how to… Read More ›
I want to say thank you to everyone who filled out the survey. Roughly 1/3 of our congregation completed the survey. This has been helpful to me to pick an area of focus for a research project and sermon series that I’ll be preaching in March, 2024. We’ll be considering the person of the Son… Read More ›
In a landmark decision, a federal court determined that the Canadian government’s use of the Emergencies Act (formerly known as the War Measures Act) was unconstitutional. The Act gives the federal government extraordinary power to handle national emergencies. The judge determined the use of the Act to end the trucker convoy was ultra vires (“beyond… Read More ›
We live in a time of sexual “freedom.” It seems that anything—or almost anything—goes. Christian ethics regarding sexuality is seen as archaic, joy-killing, and harmful. What is most putrid to this sexualized culture is when someone attempts to use Bible verses to justify a sexual ethic or a vision of marriage. The Bible is dismissed… Read More ›
Penned in 375 BC, Plato’s Republic argues for the ideal state. This state would be one of bliss and prosperity. His idea? A ruling class of philosophers serving as Guardians to order life in the city. The ruling elite or philosopher king would rely on a lifetime of special education which will enable him to… Read More ›
Christian service has been on my mind the last month or so. A few of us have been discussing cleaning and maintenance needs in and around the building and the advantages and disadvantages of having a paid caretaker. Coupled with this is the weekly Fellowship Lunch with its demands of a weekly setup and cleanup…. Read More ›