Jan 22, 2008 | Author - Brad Jersak, Book Reviews
After my review of Meg Tilly’s work, entitled “A Spirituality of Courage and Hope,” she graciously responded to some questions that I hadn’t seen others pursue. Herein is the interview, along with a review of Porcupine written by my son, Dominic, who is 11 years old,...
Jan 20, 2008 | Author - Brad Jersak
“Be careful who you pretend to be, because you are who you pretend to be.” (Kurt Vonnegut) Recently, I spent an afternoon serving coffee and cake at Mission Possible, a drop-in centre for the homeless in East Vancouver. I took the enjoyable...
Nov 3, 2007 | Author - Brad Jersak, Book Reviews
I’m frequently asked what I’ve been reading lately and what books might be worth curling up with by the fireplace. As I manage my mental health through the trials of winter drizzle, seven books came to the fore. Some made my heart warm, others made my...
Oct 1, 2007 | Author - Brad Jersak
Many of the newsletters and articles that I’ve written throughout 2007 have been a repetitive reminder to the church that these days call for an upgrade in our discernment. I’m convinced that we must vigorously test the spirits (1 John 4:1-4) to see whether their...
Sep 27, 2007 | Author - Brad Jersak
We don’t often get to meet our heroes in the faith. But after twenty-five years, I did have the privilege of a face-to-face encounter with one of mine: Dr. J.I. Packer. He is much taller than I’d imagined, more energetic than I’d expected and every bit as charitable...
