Lessons from Joni on hardship and suffering: That suffering is something we all experience to varying degrees is simply a fact of life in a…
If there ever was a person who should be rallying for legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide, it would be Joni Eareckson Tada. She has suffered…
The brave new world the authors refer to is the scary new world of biomedical technologies and breakthroughs. While the new biotech offers much promise,…
Believe it or not, some people will be upset with my title. You see, some “Christian” teachings out there would question whether this woman is…
Trusting God in the dark: There are some truths that people – certainly Christians at least – can always bank on. Here is one of…
The perils and challenges of getting older: I am obviously getting older, and the younger my readers are, the less they may know what in…
We need comfort and perspective in our trials: Suffering is a universal condition, something we all experience. The Christian message is unique in that it…
We have so much to learn from the amazing life of Elisabeth Elliot: I recently revisited a 2020 volume by Ellen Vaughn. It is the…
Whatever God demands of us is always a blessing: I recall once having a boss who was giving me a hard time, and I said…
For believers, the future life will never be dull or boring: Some Christians think our future life will be rather static – and perhaps even…
The idea that man is fully in control of life is an illusion: The real struggle throughout human history has to do with the question…
Pain stinks, but it can often serve useful and redemptive purposes: OK, my title can go in all sorts of directions, and in a moment…
It is time for Western Christians to develop a theology of suffering: I have often written on this theme, but when I did a quick…
Joining with suffering saints like Elisabeth Elliot: A decade ago I wrote a piece called “The Fellowship of the Burning Heart”. It referred to several…
It is amazing how differently you do things when you think your time is nearly up: No, this is not something you might find in…
Crossway, 2021. This brand-new biography of Sproul is a must read: R. C. Sproul, who passed away late in 2017, was known and loved by…
The big picture is needed when considering political wins and losses: Things like politics and elections are very important of course. But they are not…
Here are a number of important books dealing with suffering, pain and evil and how we might respond: We all suffer in various ways, so…
Zondervan, 2019. A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read. Most folks have heard of Benny Hinn,…
“No cross, no crown” is how we referred to this matter in Part One. Throughout the Bible our present sufferings are tied in with our…