John Stackhouse
3 min read
St. Lawrence—No Joke
Today, August 10, is the Feast Day of St. Lawrence (or “Laurence”), Deacon and Martyr, patron saint of cooks, chefs, librarians,...
John Stackhouse
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Rest in Peace, David Martin (1929-2019)
I’ve only just heard that my latter-day mentor in the sociology of religion, David Martin, passed away last month. I confess that I...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
Who Is Ready?
Last week I preached at the funeral of Evelyn Bodner, 19-year-old daughter of good friends in Moncton, New Brunswick. With the family’s...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
In Memoriam: Ian S. Rennie
Ian was one of those scholars who perhaps know more than they can handle. (Others of us, of course, know less than we seem to.) His...
John Stackhouse
2 min read
A Lesson in Integrity & Self-Possession from…a Movie Star
Vancouver’s film industry has suffered the last while because of changes in our provincial government’s support. As someone who has...
John Stackhouse
4 min read
Remembering C.S.L.
Many Americans look back today to the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. I was too young for the event to have any impact on me,...
John Stackhouse
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In the Wake of All Saints Day: Whom Do You Nominate?
Who has been saintly in your life? Who has been an example of holiness, of goodness, of devotion, of serious purpose, of pure and loving...
John Stackhouse
5 min read
Larry W. Hurtado Retires at New College, Edinburgh: A Tribute to a War Buddy
Larry W. Hurtado retired last week from his post as Professor of New Testament Language, Literature and Theology at New College, the...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
John R. W. Stott (1921-2011): We'll Miss You, Uncle John
John Stott died today, aged 90. He had withdrawn from almost all public life for some years, but it is still sad to think of him gone....
John Stackhouse
2 min read
A. Yvonne Stackhouse (1936-2011): Striving for Better
My mother passed away today–quietly, I’m glad to report–in suburban Chicago. We knew for some time that she was dying and we are glad to...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
In Memory of Clark Pinnock: A Ruthless Theologian
I published a version of the following article in tribute to Clark H. Pinnock on the occasion of his retirement some years ago. Clark...
John Stackhouse
2 min read
Canada: A Good Place to Live
It’s Canada Day up here, and we’re all busy (once we’ve enjoyed a good sleep-in) doing what Canadians do to celebrate our country, which...
John Stackhouse
5 min read
John G. Stackhouse (1935-2006): A Life Abundantly Lived
John 10:10b: “I have come that they might have life, and have it abundantly.” Here at Regent College’s Summer School, I was asked...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
Reginald Bibby, Officer of the Order of Canada
I’ve just returned from a weekend consultation with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada as the EFC sets up an exciting new research arm....
John Stackhouse
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Jerry Falwell, Father of the Religious Right
The Reverend Jerry Falwell has gone to his reward. He departs this life with a significant résumé in public life. And if it weren’t for...
John Stackhouse
3 min read
Hail to the Faithful of Your Church and Mine!
Some Christians get a lot of recognition for what they do. Some write bestselling books. Others lead impressive organizations. Some...
John Stackhouse
2 min read
Steve Bell: One of Canada's Best
Steve Bell has won two of Canada’s Grammy Awards, known as the Junos. Yet most Canadians, let alone people from other countries, haven’t...
John Stackhouse
2 min read
My Favourite Muslim: Irshad Manji
If you don’t know about Irshad Manji, author of The Trouble with Islam Today, then you probably should. Her website is here. Irshad is a...