Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias dies of cancer at 74
Popular Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday morning (May 19) at age 74, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer…
The Final disillusionment
COVID-19 has been a ruthless teacher. It has rendered many previous assumptions dubious, if not derisory, as it has surfaced corresponding inconvenient truths…
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Divorcing Jesus
Many of us have avoided the book of Revelation throughout our Christian journey because it is intimidating. I don’t dispute that. When you throw in a dragon chasing a pregnant woman wanting to eat her baby, it becomes a bit…Read More→
How the Metis Nation care for people and communities during COVID-19
In this interview, recorded in April, Lorna speaks with Metis National Council president David Chartrand about the initiatives they have in place to help protect their elders and the wider community to help stop the spread of COVID-19…
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Community clergy a casualty of COVID-19
Patient care in the hospital is sometimes provided by community clergy, pastors and authorized representatives of religious organizations who support people from their own spiritual circles. That isn’t happening these days as COVID-19 protocols continue to ban any visits except…Read More→
Leadership Expectations as a Source of Pastoral Pain
I’m old enough to recall when “leadership” became the latest buzzword among pastors. The key to being a good pastor was to become a good “leader.” I won’t bore you with the history of how it happened, but gradually we…Read More→
Young girls are at a greater risk of being lured online during COVID-19
In this time of sheltering in, social media is up by 40% — putting young girls at greater risk of being lured for sexual exploitation. Research co-ordinator Mikhaela Gray from, Fight4Freedom talks with Lorna about the warning signs and what…Read More→
Moving from a ‘Zoombie state’ to a more embodied life
After three days of many work-Zoom meetings and not much human contact, I felt disconnected from God, from myself, and from others. I felt alone and with a narrow-minded view of the world (a world the size of my small…Read More→
As pandemic persists, churches and insurance companies grapple with risk
Insurance companies are primed to play an increasingly influential role for houses of worship as governors ease social distancing restrictions and many faith groups prepare to reopen their doors, with agents providing guidance and advice to policyholders wary of litigation should…Read More→
HOMESCHOOLING IN COVID-19 – Parent’s talk about the trails and tribulations of homeschooling during lockdown
In this two-part interview, Maggie John talks with a group of parents about homeschooling their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.