Having a well-stocked personal library is a key part of Christian ministry: It will not come as a surprise to my readers that I have…
Segregation is fully upon us – should it be? The basic answer to the question in my title is this: it depends on what sort…
We can learn from Spurgeon and others when we struggle with depression: While some Christians may think that no blood-bought child of God should ever…
Here are 15 new important books you should be aware of: In a time of forced lockdown, what better way to spend your time than…
Here are 20 new books that you all should be aware of: My title should make it clear that at least three groups of people…
Christians should be interested in philosophy. Here are 22 books that make that case: I realise that by using the ‘P’ word I may have…
Most Christians can struggle at times with doubts about their walk with God. They might question if they really are Christians or not. Such internal…
Amy Wilson Carmichael was an Irish missionary in India, who opened an orphanage and founded a mission in Dohnavur. She served in India for 55…
I do not have too many Australians in this series – indeed, this will be the first one. But Leon Morris, who was born and…
Our family had a Thanksgiving dinner last night. It was not quite the real deal: instead of a proper whole turkey, we had some turkey…
There has been a spate of ornery and evangelistic atheists who have appeared lately, ripping into religion in general and Christianity in particular. I have…
By now most of you would have seen the ads for L’Oréal cosmetics with its slogan, “Because I’m worth it”. Other versions of the slogan…
On the falling star of the new atheism: The new atheists were all the rage just a few short decades ago. They now seem to…
The importance of setting up a home library: I like big libraries and I cannot lie. That should come as no surprise to those who…
Writing and reading lovers might enjoy this: We are all different, and we all have different gifts and talents. If you are a Christian, you…
In praise of books, reviews and reading lists: I begin on a personal note: One of the big advantages of having a rather large, well-stocked,…
What to read on the Puritans and Pilgrims: Why feature a recommended reading list on the Puritans when you already did so just five months…
Do you have the time to read the most important book ever? As far as I can tell, we all are in the same boat:…
We all suffer in so many ways, with cancer being a major source of suffering: Let me begin by saying that this is a somewhat…
What is happening today is showing us who is the real deal and who is not: I have said it before and I must say…