We can learn much from the exile of ancient Israel: The West has really gone full circle: many centuries ago paganism was replaced with Christianity.…
Thoughts on the Bible, international relations, and self-defence: Biblically speaking, individuals have a right to self-defence. Nations do too. Generally speaking, there is a place…
What does it mean to seek the welfare of the city? The other day I discussed Jeremiah 29:7. The famous passage says this: “But seek…
Spiritual and political lessons to be learned from Israel in exile: I want to speak about how we should live with and pray for those…
Hardcore truths that we must never forget: Thirty years ago a very important volume appeared edited by Os Guinness and John Seel. It has the…
Where are the prophets among us? What follows might sound quite strange to many Christians, but ALL God’s people today ARE called to have a…
We can learn much from Daniel about being a stranger in a strange land: The book of Daniel is valuable for so many reasons. Many…
Do you care as you pass by and witness tragedy and devastation? Christians are meant to represent the God that we love and serve to…
Some biblical reflections on political theology: I have written often on the important matters mentioned in my title. The main emphases I have always run…
How the mighty have fallen! One day you are sitting on top of the world, and the next day you are sitting on the dung…
How very relevant is this period for contemporary believers: The 400-year period from the events covered in the last Old Testament book Malachi, to the…
As injustice and darkness abound, we all wonder how long it will last: I have been writing a lot on the topic of justice of…
Here are some tools to help you read and study the book of Lamentations: The book of Lamentations is usually grouped in the wisdom literature.…
In dark times we are right to ask God when he will intervene and bring forth justice: We have all asked the question “How long?”…
The darker the times, the more we need hope – but hope in a faithful God: The author of the book of Hebrews tells us…
Some thoughts on Christian teachers and teaching: God has appointed teachers for the body of Christ, and teaching is a spiritual gift and office (see…
What is God trying to say to us amid COVID-19? This is my 44th piece on the coronavirus. The world certainly has changed from just…
I have just returned from a very nice but brief visit to my homeland. It was great to be back in the US for a…
Most people do not think ahead, do not look at the big picture, and do not consider the long-term. Most at best are only thinking…
Jeremiah is one of the most well-known and most-read prophets, and for good reason. His persistence in proclaiming the whole counsel of God, even in…