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…
Proposed Federal legislation could well spell the end of free speech in Australia: Over recent years many have rightly noted how George Orwell’s dystopian novel…
Elijah has a lot to offer us: We all can use some inspiration and encouragement, especially when the days have become so very dark –…
One could basically offer this as a truism: there are two sorts of people in the world: those who faithfully and courageously share their faith,…
There are all sorts of reasons why people get involved in interfaith dialogue. Some are better than others. Some Christians, for example, may think in…
An important new book on the most important act in history: At this time of year we are especially reminded of how life comes out…
On doing what we are called to do: All Christians should do what God has called them to do. In one sense, that is clear…
We have good reason to remain hopeful: Some of you will recall a major theme of a book penned back in 1946: Man’s Search for…
When Christian ministries shift from their original calling: We all know of groups, organisations, parachurch groups, and even churches that started out explicitly and unashamedly…
God provides mercies for our journey: The Christian life is certainly not always smooth sailing. Rough patches can abound as much as smooth ones. While…
These are some terrific quotes for this time of year: I have often said that the English preacher Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892) and the English writer…
Prayer and theology belong together: Anyone who has ever read or heard the great Welsh preacher and teacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones knows that he was a…
Theology must never be separated from doxology: All believers are called to be theologians. Theology is simply the study of God, and all Christians should…
You really should read these books: My title might be a tad misleading. First of all, this great champion of God has penned various autobiographical…
We can count on resistance and enmity as we stand for biblical truth: When we are repeatedly told about something, or warned about something, especially…
The amazing transformation of Charles Colson: Many secularists, atheists, misotheists, and sceptics will try to tell you that Christianity is just a fantasy, just a…
Calling abortion a “blessing” is a sure sign of spiritual death: If someone murders innocent human beings, and then celebrates and promotes it, that tells…
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…
Political and religious reasons to oppose “The Voice”: The current debate over a very divisive referendum in Australia to change the Constitution on behalf of…
How do we deal with loneliness? Everyone can get lonely, but here I want to speak to believers. There are all sorts of reasons why…