ChristianGovernance eletter – November 15, 2012

Focus on the Family head, Jim Daly, seems to be a really nice guy, but the interests of the Church and society are not advanced by naivity. Note the story below with Mr. Daly’s comments, followed by our analysis.

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Focus on the Family Community – November 12, 2012
NYC Mayor Bans Food Donations?
Posted by Jim Daly  Read more... (1011 words, estimated 4:03 mins reading time)

ChristianGovernance eletter – November 15, 2012

Many Christians in positions of influence today, and many other Christians, seem preoccupied with strategies to build networks and linkages with the adherents of other religions.

This is different from the building of ordinary relationships. The latter is a good thing and the normative way to build opportunities for evangelism as well as to build civilization.The latter is problematic, and quite different from the example left for us by Paul in Acts 19.  Read more... (328 words, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

ChristianGovernance eletter – November 15, 2012

House of Commons Hansard – October 31, 2012  Read more... (300 words, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)

ChristianGovernance eletter – November 15, 2012

There was huge media coverage last week for the news that British Columbia members of Canada’s national police force, the RCMP, aligned themselves with a project birthed in the heart and mind of a vicious anti-constitutional (discrimination on the basis of religion) mouthpiece of hatred and bigotry against Christians.  Read more... (657 words, estimated 2:38 mins reading time)

ChristianGovernance eletter – November 12, 2012

What a Glorious and Fearful God We Serve

Our morning sermon at church Sunday was on Hebrews 12:15b.  Read more... (2323 words, estimated 9:18 mins reading time)

To understand the full implications of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Canada’s Christian foundation, order your copy of Leaving God Behind from ChristianGovernance.

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CHP Communiqué – Vol 19, No 45 * Nov. 6, 2012
Oligarchy
By Jim Hnatiuk, Leader of the Christian Heritage Party  Read more... (882 words, estimated 3:32 mins reading time)

The Canadian Press article reports: “If state officials determine there is a case of discrimination, they can order Liberty Ridge to take appropriate action and can set monetary damages.”  Read more... (465 words, estimated 1:52 mins reading time)

By Rod Taylor

As wave after wave of disappointment washed over me in the aftermath of Tuesday’s US vote, I was compelled to consider: how did Barack Obama recover from his record and return to Washington as the re-elected President of the United States? Article after article has been churned out by conservative writers better known and better connected than me; from the deeply analytical statistics about white males, unmarried women, grateful storm survivors, etc. to the introspective writhings and writings of folks who clearly understand that the church has failed to educate, to inspire and to hold accountable the American voter.  Read more... (708 words, estimated 2:50 mins reading time)

ChristianGovernance eletter – November 2, 2012

The American election season along with my readings in Acts have really helped to focus my thinking on the glorious rule and majestic reign of Jesus Christ over His creation and His Church.

We need to drink – and drown if necessary -  in the amazing vision of God’s sovereign rule in the Scriptures instead of wallowing in fear and despondency by constantly gazing at the corruption and wickedness around us.  Read more... (895 words, estimated 3:35 mins reading time)

Please click on the links here to see what we taught this year at ChristianGovernance’s WAY-M young men’s retreat.

Regarding these teaching notes, Check against Delivery, to use a media term. What’s contained here is largely what was presented at the retreat. They are notes, however, and the material was presented in a discussion format, so they are not a precise transcription of exactly what was said. If you are interested in more information or want any clarification of what was discussed, please contact us at [email protected] or at 613-496-0091.  Read more... (157 words, estimated 38 secs reading time)