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For the many dads who are struggling to become heroes to your children … you are not alone. It is said that any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a good father. (Tweet this) God has given fathers unique roles in the family setup. The responsibility spans across serving as priests,…

There are two principles that I have always abided by in my interactions with young people and youth: Never underestimate a young person’s desire and interest in God, the Bible and spiritual truths. Never underestimate a young person’s ability to grasp the things of God, the Bible and spiritual truths. I have heard, too often,…

I grew up the youngest of four siblings. My mom the youngest of nine. And my dad the youngest of six. Our household was often bustling with family members of all ages and stages. Our concept of family extended beyond the traditional mother-father-children roles, but bled out to name aunts, uncles, big sisters, big brothers…

Genesis 1.26-27: “Then God said, ’Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’ So God created mankind in his…

I often find Holy Week a turmoil of emotions. It starts with the euphoria of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. As the week progresses, there is a growing sense of dread. There is a sadness and confusion that permeates the Last Supper, followed by the horrors of the betrayal, scourging, and crucifixion…

I truly enjoy the Psalms of David as he reflects on the majesty of the heavens and his declaration of what God has done. In this Psalm, the Contemporary English Version begins with a deep sense of God’s majesty as Creator, “The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has…

A new year begins and it’s time to make “resolutions”. Looking back at the past year, we usually reflect upon the changes we would like to see happen, the goals we would like to achieve. This feeling of a new beginning brought about by a new year increases our hope for change. Perhaps you have…

(As we close 2017, our Director for Scripture Translation, Myles Leitch, shares what the Canadian Bible Society has accomplished through Bible translation work, in this witty, light-hearted diary entry.)   Dear Delirious Diary, Hmmm, just turning onto Christmas Street here, with another year in the rear-view mirror swinging into view. Do I honestly feel happy…