One evening our daughter’s best friend Melissa ran upstairs and lamented, “They cancelled the show Surviving Jack!” Her love for the new Fox show, based on an autobiographical book, convinced my husband and I to give it a go. We watched a few episodes, asked her what she liked about […]
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Wednesday Playlist: Into the Woods
With Victoria Day weekend just passed and Memorial Day Weekend approaching, the official start of summer has arrived in both Canada and the US. And whether you’re firing up the BBQ or loading up the car for a weekend of camping in the woods, here are a few songs that […]
Is Christianity a dangerous religion?
*A review on Iain Provan’s book Seriously Dangerous Religion * When I mentioned to an acquaintance that I thought Christopher Hitchens, in his book God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, had made some fairly accurate points, I was met with astounded unbelief. “But why would a Christian read Hitchens? He […]
Wednesday Playlist: God in Rock n’ Roll
As mysterious as the creation of humanity might be, the mystery behind the creation of music is just as elusive. Was there a discovery of harmony? Or is music as natural and unexplainable as love itself? I believe music, outside of Christian circles, has the power to proclaim the love […]
A Q&A with Zerbin
Formed in Edmonton, Canada in 2009, Zerbin continues to blow fans away by their complex yet anthemic melodies. They’ve shared the stage with The Flaming Lips, FUN., Said The Whale, and AWOLNATION. We were able to catch up with lead singer Jason Zerbin on making it as a creative, and what it’s like […]
Wednesday Playlist: Capsules of memory
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a profound connection to music – I’ve hardly met people who don’t. I’d even venture that while many people listen to their favorite genres based on aesthetic appeal, one’s affinity for particular artists and songs come from the deep, soulful intersection of experience, […]
