Becoming A Christian
Lost Boys (and Girls)
He was 52 and his father in his mid-70’s when they learned about each other. No kidding – they had each lived all those years without knowing the other one existed. Well, the son, whose name was John, knew he had a father, or had at one time, but his mother had told him that his father had died after abandoning them. And the father, whose name...
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Jesus' Resurrection: Fact or Fiction? At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about....
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The Search for Meaning Robyn was angry and confused. She had just discovered that her much...
This is part 1 of a 6 part series – The Forgiveness God Offers Do you sometimes find it difficult to believe that you have total forgiveness for your sins in Jesus Christ? Intellectually you believe it, but how about deep within your heart? Imagine yourself in the crowd as this story takes place as recorded in the Book of Luke: Some...
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I was born in Montreal and raised in Vancouver, Canada. My parents were morally upright but non-religious. Our neighbors could also be described as non-religious. I did not know any Christians or serious followers of any other religion while I was growing up. Though my neighborhood was poor, its public schools were outstanding and its libraries...
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This is part 7 to a 7 part series: Questions About God - Canadian philosopher Michael Horner responds to seven of the most commonly asked questions about God and Christianity. Question 7: Does God exist? “You can’t prove God exists and you can’t prove God doesn’t exist.” This is the response one often hears when the question of God’s...
4 Comments » This is part 6 to a 7 part series: Questions About God - Canadian philosopher Michael Horner responds to seven of the most commonly asked questions about God and Christianity. Question 6: Is there any real right or wrong? What would you do if, during World War II, you were hiding some Jewish people in your home and a Nazi soldier came to your...
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I was born in Mullingar and I'm the eldest of four children. Our parents were good Catholics who believed in the power of prayer and gave us a good upbringing. By the time I received my First Holy Communion I was serious about God. In fact, I had a spiritual experience that day but there was nobody to explain it to me. Not too long afterwards...
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They said I was too small, that I didn't have the strength, that I wouldn't cut it. It has been tough. Sometimes I still feel that I don't have the height or strength to go out and compete against the bigger guys. But I found it takes a lot more than physical size or strength to make it in life - both on and off the court. Having a relationship...
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My dad thought I was born to play basketball. When I was seven years old, he sat me down and said, ‘Pete, if you will let me teach you basketball, maybe one day you will play on the professional level as I did. Maybe you will be on a team that wins the world championship, and they will give you a big ring!’ My eyes lit up. I wanted that ring...
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