Politics
Why I Vote Green
This is the type of thinking that makes me proud to be a member of the Green Party of Canada. Why I think we are absolute idiots if we approve CNOOC take-over of Nexen
Matthew D. Burkholder
Life
White Vans and a Pastor's Son
When I was younger, during a particularly dreary time in my life, I decided to go on an adventure. I figured I wasn't a very content human being, and doing something unexpected might cure my blues. Quite frankly, I don't really have a lot of memories
Theology
A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
My cousin Greg gave me a book over Christmas entitled A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller. I finally got around to start reading it, and in it, I am finding some very classic Donald Miller gems. It's wonderful when you read an author that
Theology
On Jesus T-Shirts and Freedom of Religion
When I was a teenager, I felt great joy in writing slogans on torn up pillow cases, and pinning them to my black hoodie. It was a way to express myself and an attempt, albeit an awkward one, to integrate my religious and political views into my dress. Being a
Theology
Jesus the King
Sometimes when I consider the world that I was born into, I come to the conclusion that the riches of a Western life are actually a deep cavern of poverty of heart. For starters, when I try to remind myself that I live like a sultan compared to the majority
Politics
Really?
Lately I have been putting off blogging. Mainly due to the fact that my household has been invaded by a winter tradition known as influenza. There are two things that I like to do when I am sick, play World of Warcraft, and sleep - unfortunately, since being a father and
Life
This little lady...
... has completely changed my life... How do you do it? How do you fall in love with such a wonderful little girl and then be expected to one day let her go off on her own?
Politics
Iran is NO Threat & Professor Noam Chomsky
As many of you know, one of my personal heroes is MIT professor Noam Chomsky. What I love about Professor Chomsky, is his devotion to historical clarity, and the way in which he uses that clarity to brilliantly comment on almost any topic. Try going on YouTube and typing "
Art
Thanks Bro.
I have a confession for you, My first musical love was not all the wonderful alternative bands that we all grew up with. It wasn't the Ramones, or MxPx, or all the other punk bands I grew to love. It wasn't The Beatles, or the mighty
Politics
Dear America,
There seems to be this rumour going around that I hate you guys. I would like to clear the air, and set the record straight. If I had to be honest, there was a time in my life when an anti-American sentiment ran strong in my veins. And not
Politics
Dear Caterpillar, please go back to the pit where you came from.
If you are from London you no doubt have been following Caterpillars shameless lockout of their employees in one of their Electro-Motive factories. If you haven't, let me give you the low down... "Hi, I'm Mr. Union worker. I've been working hard
Politics
Taking Ownership of Poverty
Jesus loved the poor. You might notice that I talk a lot about Jesus. Depending on who you are, and where you come from, this will either make you disgusted or encouraged. For a lot of you, the name Jesus makes hurt or anger swell up inside of you. You