I was on my way to the temple when … image

I was on my way to the temple when …

The tale is told that in or about the year 1210 Francis of Assisi had an audience with Pope Innocent III. During...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
August 31, 2018
Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism image

Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism

More and more, we are rubbing shoulders with people from other cultures. We need to grow more culturally aware to...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
August 24, 2018
A key that will unlock some of the mysteries of culture image

A key that will unlock some of the mysteries of culture

Do you want a key that will unlock some of the mystery of cultures? “Yes,” he replied. Three primary colors To...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
August 17, 2018
A short exploration that will help you understand culture image

A short exploration that will help you understand culture

Culture is one of the most difficult words to define, and it does not occur in the Bible. So, what is culture? How...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
August 10, 2018
Who is the God of all cultures? image

Who is the God of all cultures?

God, n. 1. A three-lettered word representing a proclivity for controversy, conflict, vagueness, and doubt. This is...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
August 3, 2018
3 things to keep in mind about people image

3 things to keep in mind about people

What do you think if you sit at a sidewalk café with a cup of coffee and watch people go by? When I do this, I’m...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
July 27, 2018
Christ and Culture: an introduction image

Christ and Culture: an introduction

Once upon a time, I was privileged to be with a keen group of people for a few days. We were a mixed group...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
July 13, 2018
From Ringing Bells to Wringing Hands image

From Ringing Bells to Wringing Hands

There was a radical shift in Canadian society on Friday, June 15, 2018. Perhaps we could say that the dominant...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
June 29, 2018
My favorite idol (podcast) image

My favorite idol (podcast)

What is your favorite idol? "I don't worship idols!" you reply. Are you sure? Your favorite idol may be something...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
June 15, 2018
An invitation that will make a difference image

An invitation that will make a difference

Today is not a blog day. It is a newsletter day. So, this is a "bletter" or a "blotter." I want this invitation to...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
February 9, 2018

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