One thing that I find fascinating about the Star Wars movies is the plethora of fictional new worlds that those…
Goodbye for Now
(On 6 February 2009, my Grandma passed away at the age of 85 years. Her funeral was on 14 February…
Jesus is the Light of the World!
(Significant scriptures: John 1:1-5; 8:12) Light is so important for our lives. A couple of years ago, I tripped over…
Our First Calling
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me…
The Hidden-ness of Life
(Significant Scriptures: Matthew 17:1-9) I have an impairment that, at times, causes me serious grief and frustration. And my impairment…
How Do I Love Thee?
(Significant Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4) Sonnet XLIII: How Do I Love Thee?(Elizabeth Barrett Browning) How do I love thee? Let me…
In Defense of Christianity (or Why I am a Christian)
It has been said that man is religious by nature. The fact that a large proportion of the world’s population…
The Impact of Ambrose of Milan on the Young Augustine
(This essay was written for History 202.3, University of Saskatchewan, 1 December 1998 ) It has been said that no…
The Confessing Church in Germany 1933-45
(This essay was written for History 285.6, University of Saskatchewan, 8 April 1999) The role of the Christian churches in…
The Rise of German Pietism in the 17th Century
(This essay was written for History 285.6, University of Saskatchewan, 1 December 1998 ) After the Reformation, when it became…
Farewell to Shadowlands 