Bridgeway Foundation

My sister-in-law Kim sent me an exceptional gift this week — it came in the form of a voluminous email attachment. Charting the Unknown is her first book, to be published in March 2010 by Los Angeles-based Behler Publications. ...

I’m attending a unique symposium this weekend at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Bloor Street in Toronto. Cardus, World Vision Canada, and the Canadian Urban Institute are collaborating in hosting a gathering of thinkers and practitioners to reflect on the role of the faith community in cities. T...

Just discovered that singer/songwriter Steve Bell has a blog. And if the quality of this post on “Keeping Christ in Hallowe’en” is any indication, he is worth tracking with. He e...

I’m participating in the annual gathering of Canadian philanthropists in a Calgary hotel this week. This is the third annual conference of Philanthropic Foundations Canada in its short 10-year history. And it’s becoming quite a big deal. La...

I thought this was a creative attempt at strategic advertising, and it gets a shout-out to the crowds gathered at last July’s Calgary Stampede. Chuckwagon racer Kelly Sutherland – once again – decorated his wagon with the Opportunity International tarp. And he wins the race! (The...

Through the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s newsfeed, I discovered fellow Canadian philanthropists – from Vancouver – and known as the Guerrilla Givers. Their approach is unconventional, fresh, and thrilling. Here’s what they do: What? Guerri...

Here’s a great, provocative social justice conference being held at the Meeting House this weekend. Consider going if you can. And of course, with Paul Young speaking, you don’t want to miss it. For more information or to register, click here. Posted in Events, Faith, Justice

The past three days I’ve been in Seattle at (my first of hopefully many) biannual meetings of the Image Journal board. A stretch for me: I’ve never been extensively involved in a cultural organization before. But my personal philosophy is that if it’s not a stretch, then I’m bored. I need...

Ripped, discarded saris Exposing skin, raw desire Creatively, lovingly knit together Blankets cloaking shame Redemption brilliance...

100 Huntley has uploaded three YouTube videos which comprise Jim Cantelon’s interview with Ron Mainse as shown this week on the show. Jim interviews Ron regarding his involvement in a ponzi scheme as I previously mentioned here. ...

Here’s a newly-published article from Duke Divinity School which introduces my friends Chris and Phileena Heuertz, the co-leaders of Omaha-based Word Made Flesh. And great news: we’ve applied for charitable status for Word Made Flesh Canada, and just recently received confirmation of it. Ou...

My free weekly issue of Comment online arrived today (must be Friday!), with two thoughtful articles that made me s-l-0-w down and reflect on the fast pace most of us keep in our lives. (Thank you, Cardus.) Margie Haack writes first about slowing down to cook goodness from real food...

We’ve been hearing the sad, profoundly tragic story of David Dewees’ life and death since last week when charges were laid by Toronto police on this teacher and camp counsellor. His photo, email addresses, and details of his life were exposed to the public in news media. An...

Ketchum produces a phenomenal quarterly publication (just the right length) which is designed to comment on philanthropic trends in Canada...