If you would like to leave a tribute, please do so in the comment section at the bottom of this page. Dr. Arnold Cook was born on August 28, 1932 and joined his first Alliance church at the age of 20 in Owen Sound, ON. He earned his Master of … Read More
Take Heart
It was 4:00 p.m. in the middle of Ramadan, the month-long fast of our Muslim friends, and the town was quiet because most families were at home. My nursing friend, Faith*, had invited me to her house for Iftar—the breaking of the fast. Faith and I both fasted that day … Read More
John 20: 19-31
Scripture Reading: On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. … Read More
Is Our Gospel Too Small?
Church leaders at a conference in an East African nation were discussing the fact that, while approximately 80% of their population claim to be Christian, their country is still rife with issues: corruption at multiple levels, tribal conflicts, domestic abuse, extreme poverty, gender inequality, garbage strewn everywhere, environmental degradation, HIV/AIDS, … Read More
John 20: 11-18
Scripture Reading: Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” … Read More
Disaster Relief
In May 2018, Grand Forks, British Columbia was submerged by catastrophic flooding, forcing almost 2,800 people to evacuate their homes. This natural disaster resulted in churches across many denominations springing into action to bring relief to the people that were affected by the waters. Mike and Sheila Davis, members at … Read More
Brewing Community
The prosperous suburbs on the north shore of Vancouver Harbour were not immune to the Global Financial Crisis. This became evident in the closing months of 2008 as I began to see more homeless people bustling on North Vancouver’s Lonsdale Avenue. North Shore Alliance Church (NSAC), where I had worked … Read More
John 20: 1-10
Scripture Reading: Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They … Read More
Outstretched Arms
As I write this article, I want to be very sensitive to the reality we are facing in our society. I have a reputation of being a hugger, and it is true. Offering a caring embrace is one of the ways I express my love, value, and affirmation to those … Read More
Learning to See Mystery
You have probably seen one. It is called an autostereogram. It is an image that, at first glance, is impossible to see. What looks like a random pattern of colours slowly becomes clear if one stops to focus with expectation. Christopher Tyler, the pioneer of this way of seeing, discovered … Read More