Crossway Books, 2020. The new tome by John Piper is essential reading: The topic of the providence of God is a major biblical theme, and…
Both biblical and secular history can be of great help in times of crisis: As always, having an understanding of history can be extremely helpful,…
I have said it before: I strongly believe God can and does providentially raise up leaders in times of great darkness and crisis to avert…
The Old Testament book of Esther is much loved by many, especially by Jewish readers. For in it we learn about the remarkable preservation of…
The broad issue of God and his providential rule over his creation is a major theological topic. And with yet another national disaster occurring –…
Crossway Books, 2005. Having lectured in systematic theology, and being an eager follower of the free will/sovereignty debate, when I spotted this book I snatched…
The Samson saga is bizarre but encouraging: Yesterday I wrote about the Samson narratives. He was one of the judges, or deliverers, that God raised…
Can God ever forget us? Yesterday I penned a piece on forgetfulness. I looked at two types of this, from a spiritual perspective. When we…
Things can change in an instant: In the 1995 song “Days Like This” by Van Morrison we find this refrain: “Oh my mama told me,…
The spiritual journey of Naomi Wolf: If you are not into reading and want immediate answers, let me say this: Had I asked, ‘Is Naomi…
Two great Christian authors: OK, a piece on two of my all-time favourite authors. Any excuse will do to revisit these two champions. In case…
Amazing stories of revival in Wales: The Welsh Revival of 1859 is something still talked about today. It is still being written about today. And…
Charles Spurgeon believed the gospel must have an impact on all areas of life: Was Spurgeon involved in the culture wars? Well, if you mean…
When your world is falling apart, God’s isn’t: When things are going badly, the believer is often left wondering where God is. We might already…
Spurgeon so greatly inspires and edifies: Here we have two universals – more or less. We ALL suffer. And I would think that all Christians…
There is plenty of incisive commentary in the new volume by Watkin: The new book by a Monash University philosophy professor and Christian thinker is…
Onwards and upwards for Martyn Iles: Most folks have heard the news that the head of the Australian Christian Lobby, Martyn Iles is moving on.…
Worldviews matter when it comes to purpose and meaning: There are various versions of what is found in my title. Other formulations would include ‘Nothing…
These powerful words need to be read and meditated upon: One of the great attributes of God and one of the high water marks for…