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Rumors of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson: A Review

Posted on July 25, 2011 by David Porter

The title of this book, Rumors of God, caught my attention as soon as I saw it on the list.  Whitehead and Tyson are friends, both pastors, yet in quite different contexts.  They ask questions that most earnest Christians struggle … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by David Porter

Today, July 1, we celebrate the great country of Canada.  We are now 144 years young!  Whatever our politics, we must all agree that Canada is a great country, and we are blessed to live here.  I haven’t lived anywhere … Continue reading →

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A Biblical Response to Ministry Bullying

Posted on May 26, 2011 by David Porter

After writing about Ministry Bullying, in which I linked to another article online, I’ve given some thought to a response.  A few verses from the Bible seem pertinent to the issue.  As I dwell on it more and more, it … Continue reading →

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Ministry Bullying

Posted on May 23, 2011 by David Porter

It seems like this phrase should never need to exist, but unfortunately this problem is very real.  I’ve encountered it myself.  There’s a great post that addresses some of the issues.  You can read it here.  But there’s more than … Continue reading →

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The End of Religion by Bruxy Cavey

Posted on February 16, 2011 by David Porter

This is a provocative book, well worth reading!  It may cause you to look at your church in a whole new way.  Subtitled “an introduction to the subversive spirituality of Jesus,” it takes a galloping survey of some of the … Continue reading →

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Christ Divided by Michael White – Book Launch

Posted on February 6, 2011 by David Porter

A few weeks ago I posted a review of Michael White’s book Christ Divided.  You can read it here.  I just received notification that there will be a book launch on February 26, 2-5 PM.  Go to Faith Family Books … Continue reading →

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Whose Community Is It?

Posted on January 24, 2011 by David Porter

I’ve been thinking about my local community in the last few days.  We have lived in Pickering for 20 years now.  It seemed like a strange place when we first came.  Had you asked me then if I expected to … Continue reading →

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Christ Divided: The Scandal of Denomination by Michael White

Posted on December 10, 2010 by David Porter

I’ve reviewed a few books at this point, but I must say that I have the greatest personal attachment to this one.  The author, Michael, is a good friend of mine.  He is one of those friends I call Barnabas.  … Continue reading →

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Quitting Church by Julia Duin

Posted on November 23, 2010 by David Porter

What a book!  The subtitle is: Why the Faithful Are Fleeing and What to Do about it.  Julia Duin is no lightweight either.  She is the religion editor for the Washington Times.  She writes out of personal experience.  Duin came to … Continue reading →

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The Church is Needed

Posted on November 22, 2010 by David Porter

I read a tagline a few years ago which said that “the local church is the hope of the world.”  And I think it’s true.  But, as I spend more and more time with people outside of the church, I … Continue reading →

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