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A Conversation with Damien LeeJune 9, 2022 | 5 minute read The Alliance CanadaTranscript 00:00:00:16 – 00:00:18:12 Keith Hello, Alliance Family. As president, I get a deeper look at the work of The Alliance Canada. Today I’m joined by Damien Lee. Damien’s transitioned into the role of International Vice President in March of 2022. He’s been with The Alliance for a long time.… Read More
A Conversation with Howard JollyMay 19, 2022 | 5 minute read The Alliance Canada Read the transcript 00:00:01:02 – 00:00:25:06 Keith Taylor As the interim president, I find myself learning new things about The Alliance all the time. There’s so much going on in so many places in ways that God is working I thought I’d take a few minutes to highlight an… Read More
Your One SermonOctober 1, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnOne of the most significant influences in my pastoral development has come from listening to the lectures and studying the books of Eugene Peterson. He was a professor at Regent College when I was enrolled in a Master of Divinity program. I made every effort to attend each class he… Read More
A Call To Resilience – Hang On!September 3, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnOn an August day thirty-five years ago, my friend and I set out on a catamaran for a quiet float on a lake. Within 20 minutes of our departure, we noticed ominous clouds forming above us. The light breeze turned into a strong wind and the catamaran took off at… Read More
SafehouseAugust 3, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnIf you enjoy watching crime shows, you’ve probably heard the term ‘safehouse’ referring to a secret place of sanctuary used to hide people from a threat. The typical storyline for these dramas follows a witness, preparing to testify against an organized crime boss or some other powerful criminal, who is… Read More
He is our PeaceJuly 1, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnServing as a volunteer chaplain at a medium security prison in the lower mainland of British Columbia turned out to be one of the most challenging and rewarding ministry experiences of my life. The prison was very diverse. The population reflected numerous ethnicities, backgrounds, and social-economic circumstances, and crimes ranged… Read More
HesedJune 2, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnWhen I was in my early teens, my family borrowed a boat for the day from my dad’s friend. Excited for our day on the lake, we arrived at the marina with life jackets, sunscreen, and food. My dad’s friend had told my father that the boat might take a… Read More
Jesus Stood Among ThemMay 5, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnBaby Levi, our fourth grandchild, arrived on Palm Sunday. He was a week early, but healthy and alert. He is so precious. However, my daughter and son-in-law’s well-scripted birth plan that they had spent months preparing, complete with a jacuzzi tub for the pain and soothing Christian music for the… Read More
Be Alert!April 6, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnMy phone went off with that unique and piercing sound that immediately caught my attention. It was an Amber Alert calling the public to open their eyes and be on the lookout for a missing child who may have been abducted. When this warning signal sounds, we all hold our breath and pray for the safe return of the child. But more importantly, we immediately become alert, watching for any clue that… Read More
SlippageMarch 2, 2021 | 5 minute read David HearnIn an effort to combat the COVID-19 blues, Agnes and I have taken up a new pastime – hiking. We discovered that the trails near our home lead to breathtaking landscapes. Our eldest daughter and son-in-law, who are adventurers at heart, often serve as the spark that inspires Agnes and… Read More