Over the past year, news leaked out of Liberia that some politicians in that country routinely hire witch doctors to perform grisly child sacrifice rituals in hopes of gaining the approval of voodoo gods and winning electoral success in upcoming elections. As a result of this practice, many mothers keep their small children indoors ahead of political campaigns. The thought of people with consciences so seared as to steal, murder and disembowel young children and infants in hopes of power…

“Buddy, can you spare $6 million? I won’t use it to buy liquor, honest....” Chances are, you’ve been asked—at least once in your life—to “...help a guy out. I’m hungry. No, I won’t buy a bottle; I just want a sandwich. I haven’t eaten for days.” When the unhappy person standing before you reeks of alcohol, it’s easy to presume one or two things:

• This person recently had enough money to purchase alcohol in some form.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. Romans 1: 22 

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me…even secular wisdom cringes at repeat occurrences of "stupid". One symptom of childishness (which is only culpable when someone is no longer a child) is the vain pursuit of happiness in all the wrong places. That is why special care must be taken to keep children away from the edge of the river, from…

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

This passage from the account of Solomon’s building and dedication of the temple has become well known and appreciated in recent years throughout the…

While the mainstream media offers diversions to the public—such as Jason Kenney’s apology following his non-apology (for using gutter language in his dismissive misfired missive about Alberta’s deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk)—many in the country missed a much more significant bit of news from the House. Fifteen “Conservative” MPs voted in favour of Bill-279,…

When two children are playing and suddenly find themselves having to explain a broken window, a lamp or a vase, it is classic that they might point the finger and blame each other. In fact, the tendency to look for a scapegoat goes back to our earliest ancestors, Adam and Eve. The attempt to escape personal accountability is as old as human experience.

When wars are fought, the question of “Who started it?” often is asked. Both sides can explain in painstaking detail…

Cynicism did not start in this century nor in this country. Rhetorical sarcasm has been recorded through the ages and political satire extends back through the rise and fall of many empires and dynasties. Even in the religious realm, doubt has been often more evident than faith.  When Jesus launched his ministry, Nathanael’s first response was, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” The implied answer to his own question was “No.” The correct answer, soon proven by the Lord himself was…