Trusting God in the dark: There are some truths that people – certainly Christians at least – can always bank on. Here is one of…
A very brief intro to a major topic: Like most issues in theology and philosophy, this can be a quite complex topic. I do not…
Does it seem that God has abandoned you? One cannot accuse Scripture of whitewashing things, or just painting a rosy picture about life. It presents…
So who am I reading a lot of? Five years ago I posted an article listing all the authors I happen to have ten or…
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…
Yes, your life means so much: Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What would life have been like if I was never born?” I…
Lotta tears and death of late: When you are young you likely do not think very much about death and dying. But when you get…
Questions and objections about Jesus the Messiah: For 2000 years now, both Jews and gentiles and been confronted with the truth claims of Jesus Christ.…
More reflections on faith and “The Father” There is no question that the West is obsessed with youth. Everything seems geared to the young, while…
Mental and moral clarity on truth versus opinion: We can get into real trouble when we fail to make basic distinctions. Consider the issue of…
Help and hope from the words of Tim Keller: I have read and enjoyed a number of Tim Keller’s books over the years. And in…
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…
Yes, love hurts – and is costly: Things are too busy and too hectic right now for me to pen a proper article. Funeral arrangements…
C. S. Lewis, cancer and grief: In many areas of life the ideal is to combine the theoretical with the practical. This is true when…
God sustains us in the most difficult of times: Some 55 hours ago my wonderful wife was promoted to heavenly glory after much suffering and…
An update on my situation: Apologies for nothing new appearing here, but lately all my time has been taken up trying to be at my…
Clear thinking on law and morality: As I have often said, I am not a libertarian, although two years of Covid lockdown madness and health…
Some honest answers to questions about pain and suffering: Many atheists and non-believers use the excuse of pain and suffering to not want to believe…
Some incisive and comforting thoughts from Keller: New York pastor Tim Keller died recently following a lengthy battle with cancer. He not only knew about…