God: The Jilted Lover

When one reads prophets like Hosea, the tendency may be to think that they are all doom and gloom. It's almost like their message is a steady diet of negativity and judgement, offering very little if any hope. Someone might be tempted to say that if the overarching...

The Right To Religious Freedom

The Chaplain General of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has issued a directive for chaplains praying at public ceremonies. They are to use prayers, if offered, in language that is inclusive, "mindful of the Gender Based Analysis" principle. Taken from the directive...

What Would You Choose?

Kings and rulers, politicians and the wealthy love to build edifices and monuments that they hope will immortalize them. History is replete with examples of great cities, decorated with the achievements of these men and women. What is overlooked or often understated...

Hosea and Billy Graham

What does the Old Testament prophet Hosea have in common with the 20th century evangelist Billy Graham? Two things: longevity and staying on message. Billy Graham served as a spiritual advisor to 12 different presidents of the United States, from Harry S. Truman to...

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Dave Griggs, MDiv