I remember entering university in a state of absolute anxiety. So many decisions had to be made, and I had so many questions. Where would I move? What would I study? Were those studies going to pay off someday? What classes should I sign up for? Will I get accepted? […]
Author: Kyle Stiemsma
What an Old Monk Taught me about Calling
Maybe it’s not so much what you’re called to, but who you’re called to. I’ve spent the majority of my life worrying about my calling. At a young age, I drew up a map and navigated my path with precision and accuracy. And as you’d expect from anyone following a […]
The Adventure of Commitment
I got married too young. Or so everyone tells me. There are so many things to do and places to see and people to meet. And now I’m going to spend my days cleaning a cramped apartment, arguing with my wife, and trying to pay the bills on time. I […]
‘Scary Close’ with Donald Miller
Blue Like Jazz author talks about writing Scary Close, his first book in five years Every generation of Christians has a voice, a person who takes a stand and articulates the words we need to hear. I remember hearing about Donald Miller’s memoir, Blue Like Jazz, many years ago, being warned about […]
The Decline of the Bible
The recent Bible Engagement Study shows a decrease in Christians’ Bible reading. Surprised? Neither were we. I was able to speak with Lawson Murray, president of Scripture Union Canada about his work with the Canadian Bible Forum and the Bible Engagement Study. They have an extremely large data pool that they’re sifting through […]
A new kind of evangelical
Preston Yancey talks about his new book, Tables in the Wilderness I need written prayers because otherwise I become too comfortable with my own haphazard version of grace. — Preston Yancey, Tables in the Wilderness We’ve been hearing the same narrative our whole lives. Gladys and her friends in the […]