February 2012
6 posts
"Mere Apologetics" by Alister E. McGrath - Book...
C.S. Lewis wrote a highly respected piece of literature titled “Mere Christianity” which carried with it an apologetic tone. Alister E. McGrath has followed suit in writing his book “Mere Apologetics” modeled after C.S. Lewis’ work. In his book, subtitled “How to Help Seekers & Skeptics Find Faith”, McGrath elaborately provides the definition of Apologetics and its uses. The term comes from...
The Toronto 2012 Conference - Answering the... →
If you were to ask 10 random individuals the question of “Who is Jesus?” you’ll get a variety of different answers. There’s no collective agreement to the personhood of Jesus in public thought and conversation. Which urges us to ask the question, “What is the true personhood of Jesus when taking into account history, philosophy, and theology?” We’re...
The Uniqueness of Christianity [Part I]
What Makes Christianity Unique?
It’s a question we all ask at some point of our lives, when you come across someone or something that claims to be exclusive, unique, different from all the rest, you ask why? The same principle applies with the Christian faith, it claims to be the only way to heaven, it claims to be the only way of truth, but what makes it so different from all the rest?...
January 2012
13 posts
Book Review – “I Am Second” by Doug Bender & Dave...
How many of you have already watched the “I Am Second” video series on Youtube? I’ve watched a few, and I’ve been impacted by what I’ve watched, but I never would have thought that a book bearing the same name would have been released with some grueling life changing stories. Doug Bender & Dave Sterrett’s book “I Am Second - Real Stories, Changing Lives” left me tearing from cover...
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Lights of the Sky
Genesis 1:14-15 – “Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years; and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth’; and it was so.”
If you look up at a clear night sky, without the light pollution, you’ll find yourself star-gazing. The...
“Fallen man is not simply an imperfect creature who needs improvement: he is a...”
– C.S. Lewis
This Year Be Revolutionary
The start of the New Year always brings excitement, anticipation, and awe-inspiring wonder. It feels like a fresh new slate, the year is past and gone and the newness brings its own taste of freshness. However, despite the numbers on the calendar changing and the ticking of the clock going well into the new year, the world comes to the sudden realization that it doesn’t have a reset button...
“For by whom has truth ever been discovered without God? By whom has God ever...”
– Tertullian, Circa A.D. 150-229
Happy New Year from CYC
We at the Christian Youth Connection would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Yes, we’re five days late, we know.
We hope you’ve been spending the holidays with your families, worshiping God together in prayer throughout these momentous times of our lives. The team has kept busy during these days as well, we’ve spent time with our respective families, while also taking time to...
“As we walk with the Lord day by day, we find that our focus improves, our...”
– David Jeremiah
Book Review - "Tyndale - The Man Who Gave God an...
Growing up with stories of Christian heroes was exhilarating, the likes of Martin Luther, Joan of Arc, William Wilberforce, and other notable and historic Christian leaders left a desire to pursue a life of daunting faith like they once did. David Teems, author of Tyndale – The Man Who Gave God An English Voice, did an excellent job in bringing to life another hero of the faith. This book is a...
December 2011
29 posts
“The very purpose of Christ’s coming into the world was that He might offer...”
– Billy Graham
Merry Christmas with Carol of the Kings Lyrics
We at the Christian Youth Connection would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6, NASB).
Below are the Lyrics to one of my most favourite songs in TobyMac’s album...
“If you are doing nothing, God doesn’t need to give you any help in doing...”
– Reinhard Bonnke
Should Hell Be Thrown Out of the Picture?
I was having an encouraging conversation with a friend last night, discussing the different avenues of personal evangelism. A topic of discussion that we eventually touched upon was the necessity of including “hell” in a conversation when witnessing. It was a very pleasant conversation and I thought it worthy of addressing the question that I’ve often been asked, “Should hell be thrown out of the...
“To see how Christ was prophesied and described therein, consider and mark, how...”
– William Tyndale
Reaching a MultiCultural Community
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when reaching a multicultural community with the Gospel. It’s not as easy as most people may assume it is. You’ll need to take into consideration that you’re going to encounter a diverse array of individuals, each with their own distinct cultures, their own beliefs, and undoubtedly their own ways of life. The following may assist you in witnessing to...
“When I read the Bible, I approach it differently from the way I approach other...”
– R.C. Sproul
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A Canadian Reflection of a Neglected Mission Field
Growing up in Canada was a real blessing for me. I remember when my father first introduced me to the Canadian sport of hockey. It was fun, that first night as a kid, watching the Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. I didn’t know much at the time but I was still learning to adapt and grow into the Canadian culture.
As the years passed my heart for...
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the...”
– C.S. Lewis
“To teach in order to lead others to faith is the task of every preacher and of...”
– Thomas Aquinas
A Brief CYC Update
It’s been a while since I’ve last provided a CYC update, with exams and culminative assignments due for most of us it’s kept us busy and on our toes. We’re not out of the academic woods yet, but it’s with great joy that I write this brief entry as we await the New Year.
As is usually the case this time of year, we’ve been on our break from our major Conference work since August. However we...
WatchAn illustration that may better improve our descriptive imagery of the Creation account, this video is worth hefty consideration.
“The unceasing activity of the Creator, whereby in overflowing bounty and...”
– J.I. Packer
Book Review – "No Wonder They Call Him Savior" by...
I haven’t always been a fan of Max Lucado’s books, yet No Wonder They Call Him Savior seemed to have captivated my heart the very moment I read it. Normally I’m not gripped by Lucado’s writing style, it’s very easy for me to lose focus when reading his books, but this book was written in a devotional style which made it a lot easier and quicker to read. He’s managed to touch on a variety of...
“The inspired Scriptures, revealing God’s transcendent will in objective...”
– Carl F. H. Henry
Sprouting Stems of Life
Genesis 1:11-13 – “Then God said, ‘Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind with seed in them’; and it was so. The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed after their kind, and trees bearing fruit with seed in them, after their kind; and God saw that it was good. There was evening and there was morning, a third...
“There is grave inconsistency when liberal theologians speak, on the one hand, of...”
– Walter A. Elwell
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What Really Matters?
It’s a question we all ask ourselves, but it’s also a question not often answered. Can we really understand what it means to be alive if we were to regard our lives as utterly meaningless? Can we really live fruitfully without a purpose in the great canvas of our universe? Can we really get anywhere without an eternal destiny? Humanity has desperately attempted to provide the answers to these...
November 2011
22 posts
“I don’t even know her yet..but if she could see me right now, I’d...”
– Eric Ludy, When Dreams Come True: A Love Story Only God Could Write
