Faith Today
To Connect, Equip and Inform Evangelical Christians in Canada May / June 2009
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Cover: The Benefit of Doubt
18 The Benefit of doubt by Carolyn Arends doubt is a much
maligned reality of a living faith. if you have it, don’t despair
– most people in the bible were ”a questioning lot.”
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Features
22 Evangelicals Contribute to Reconciliation around
the world by Alex Newman Christians who have worked
in the world’s trouble spots reflect on what it’s like to try to
encourage healing and to build bridges between enemies.
24 Repairing a Broken Relationship by Wanda Malcolm
when hurt damages a relationship, a simple “i forgive you”
may not fix everything. a psychologist outlines the elements
that contribute to a successful reconciliation process.
26 Canadian Evangelicals and Reconciliation with
first Nations by Ron Csillag have we made any progress
on encouraging healing with our aboriginal brothers and
sisters? a brief overview.
30 Inspired by the persecuted Church a Faith Today
interview on death and dying with glenn penner of The
voice of the Martyrs Canada.
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In Each Issue
7 from the Editor: going deeper by Gail Reid
8 letters: debiting and Tithing; evangelism is prevention; ethics
not Complicated; Shack opens discussions
10 Kingdom Matters: Christian ashrams in Canada; alpha goes
to prison; Fireproof hits Canada
14 The gathering place: a Matter of human dignity by Bruce J.
Clemenger
15 global village The democratic republic of the Congo (
formerly Zaire) by Karen Stiller
16 News from the EfC: atheist ads prompt faith discussion; Trafficking issue heats up; evangelicals fit for government?
33 guest Column: Teen helps build prayer life by Craig Macartney
35 Religionwatch: religious freedom Challenged by James Beverley
36 ask a Theologian: what’s so Christian about reconciliation?
by David Guretzki
37 a Church You should Know: apohaqui Community Church,
new brunswick by Charlene de Haan
39 god at work in denominations: from renewal to Mission
by Gary Best
41 preparing students for life and Ministry: education
advertising feature
50 The Network: Classified ads
54 Christ & Culture in Canada: our own worst Media
enemies by John G. Stackhouse Jr.
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