Blog

I’ve been writing here since 2001. Browse by topic below or start with the most recent posts. For sermons, visit the sermon archive.

Ministry

• Pastoring — The joys, burdens, and practices of shepherding a church.
• Preaching — How to prepare and deliver sermons that are faithful to the text and point to Christ.
• Church — What the church is, how it’s changing, and why ordinary faithfulness matters.
• Church Planting — Lessons from planting and leading churches in Toronto.

Faith and Theology

• Christian Living — Following Jesus in everyday life: spiritual growth, habits, and the fight against sin.
• Theology — Doctrine for ordinary believers, from God’s sovereignty to eternity.

Books and Reading

• Book Reviews — Reviews, takeaways, and my yearly list of favorite books.
• Interviews — Conversations with authors and ministry leaders (2012–2020).
• Quotes — Short quotes worth pondering (2004–2012).
• Saturday Links — A weekly roundup of articles worth your time.

Culture and Writing

• Culture — How Christians can think about technology, AI, politics, and the news.
• Writing — Writing and blogging, plus my most-read posts each year.

Personal

• Life — Family, Toronto, personal updates, and the occasional quirky post.
• Events — Past events, including Theology Pub Toronto (2004–2021).

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