Some thoughts and questions about prayer: Prayer is of course simply a Christian basic. We pray. We believe in prayer. We know that prayer can…
A personal word about a major prayer need: Yesterday I wrote a somewhat general piece on suffering, cancer, and Christian hope. Given how so many…
Avoiding unbiblical extremes and staying within the bounds of the data of Scripture is paramount for the Christian. I have been writing of late on…
OK, so I just came across this recent Christian press release – about prayer Apps. Yep, prayer apps. It seems some company with a bit…
There are a number of memorable prayers of repentance in the Bible. Psalm 51 is obviously one of the most famous. But there are other…
In light of the theological framework developed in Part One of this article, I want to flesh this out in some practical specifics, looking at…
Multnomah, 2000. There may be as many non-believers who have heard of this book as believers, thanks to its phenomenal sales. In May this year…
Proclaim the truth bravely, and leave the results up to God: The other day I penned a piece on how the Christian must be willing…
Some bits and pieces that might be worth being aware of: A word of explanation might be needed here. As regular readers know, I try…
Where is God when we suffer greatly? The biblical Christian knows at least two basic truths: suffering is a universal condition which none of us…
Some of the greatest and most stirring words of Scripture are found in Ephesians: A doxology is an expression of praise to God. There are…
People often ask me if they can have or share my stuff. Here are my thoughts on this: OK, a rather vague title admittedly. And…
We need biblical encouragement during these difficult days: During these deeply troubling times that we are living through, with not just Covid and all that…
Is God glorified and his name hallowed because of you? While not every Christian may realise this, the fundamental purpose of why we exist is…
Some observations and meditations on a recent hospital stay: OK, first a quick word of apology. Regular readers of this site know that I almost…
Is it wrong to tell others about our prayer needs? No, this article is not a specific prayer request that I am asking for myself.…
Further reflections on the diabolical ‘anti-conversion’ bill: Now that Victoria has voted to criminalise prayer, counsel, and care for those struggling with unwanted sexual attractions…
Christians delight in God’s mercy, grace and patience – but never at the expense of God’s justice, holiness and righteousness. All these things the Christian…
There is a place for weeding out fake friends: If you are into American cooking shows you will be familiar with my title. But no,…