2017 May/Jun Table of Contents - Vol 35 No 3

Help Your Kids Embrace the Faith. Trading in picture-perfect faith for authentic experience with Jesus.

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Features

FT interview: One on one with Wilma Derksen.

Help your kids embrace the faith: Trading in picture-perfect faith for authentic experience with Jesus. By Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach

Voyeurism, exploitation or edgy fiction? The mixed messages of Pure. By Jeff Dewsbury

The five love languages turns 25: Our mini-interview with author Gary Chapman. By Karen Stiller

How to lead well when leading is hard: Agents of change in a resistant culture. By Gary Nelson

The shack controversy: How the label “Christian” can lead us all astray. By Patricia Paddey

Listening to the diaspora church: A conversation in Toronto leads to insights and knowledge. By Elsie Lo, Mark Chapman and Robert Cousins

Behind compassion’s departure from India: Thousands of children and families impacted by government’s hard new stand. By Craig Macartney

In each issue

Behind the scenes: The stories we need: Journalism that shows God at work.  By Karen Stiller and Bill Fledderus

Talking points: Letters to the editor, Milestones, New on our blog

Kingdom matters

• Christian labour union now has room to grow
• Former pastor helps people with albinism in Tanzania
• Inspiring ideas
• Bible Society brings Inuit translators together
• Prison ministry continues to grow
• Church supports parenting
• Sports ministries help meet gospel goals
• Note worthy

By the numbers:Favourable opinions of religion

Question & answer: Compassionate care for women: Dr. Laura Lewis is the executive director of the Canadian Association of Pregnancy Support Services (CAPSS)

At issue: Islamophobia: Canada is talking about Islamophobia. Why this discussion matters.

The gathering place: The faith that propels us outward. So that we can bless Canada in the name of Jesus By columnist Bruce J. Clemenger

News from the EFC: Protecting conscientious objection. Brief on palliative care bill. And more.

History lesson: Secularization in la belle province. What happens in Quebec does not stay in Quebec By columnist Kevin Flatt

Go with God: A continuous conversation: Is it really possible to pray – and listen – without ceasing? By columnist Carolyn Arends

Religion watch: Such a time as this: An important moment for interfaith discussion in Canada By columnist James A. Beverley

Business matters:Envisioning the dream: Why daydreaming together is important work By guest columnist Marcio Coelho

Guest Column:Time to listen? Sexuality and the global Church By guest columnist Todd Statham

Global village By columnist C. David Donaldson

• Global reflection on american leadership
• India’s largest foreign donor shut out
• China clamps down on foreign missions

Books & culture: Reviews 

• Keeping Place By Jen Pollock Michel
• Evolution  By Denis O. Lamoureux
• House of Many Rooms By Laila Biali & The Radiance Project
• Aging Matters By R. Paul Stevens
• Artwork by Rachel Albano 
• Embers  By Richard Wagamese

Christ & culture in Canada: Before we resort to violence, a checklist. Second thoughts on discipline in a Christian organization. By columnist John G. Stackhouse, Jr.