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…
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…
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…
Great biblical wisdom on offer here from Packer: The issue of suffering is a core part of Christian teaching. After all, we worship a Suffering…
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…
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 much wisdom and comfort to be found here: Because we all suffer, we all grieve. But we suffer and grieve in different ways.…
We often learn key life lessons far too late: Yes it is not much more than a cliché, but we do it all the time:…
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 all go through grief, suffering and loss: In the West at least, the related topics of suffering, grief, dying and death are not something…
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…
How do you react when coming upon great evil? As is usually the case, articles I write are often triggered by something I have just…
Today justice is not always found, but full justice IS coming: A million times a day there are acts of injustice taking place, be they…