Yes I know: I am a glutton for punishment. I am writing about the two things one is not supposed to discuss in polite society:…
First let me go through the mandatory disclaimers: I am a Christian, I am more or less conservative, and Obama was not my choice. Now…
It has often been said of the more liberal Christian denominations that in their attempt to become trendy and relevant – at the expense of…
Tolerance is one of the most abused words in the English language today. It always used to mean putting up with someone you disagreed with.…
Throughout history civil disobedience (that is, the public, nonviolent conscientious resistance to, or breaking of, a law deemed to be unjust) has been engaged in.…
Law does not get a very good rap in today’s culture. For law is associated with such things as right and wrong, truth and falsehood…
There are two areas which the believer is constantly encouraged to excel in. These two areas can be developed for the glory of God, or…
Arch-atheist Richard Dawkins is an evolutionist. But many are now asking whether the dyed-in-the-wool critic of religion may be, well, evolving in his views about…
“Be on your guard.” That is a message found constantly in the New Testament. There is much to be alert about. For example, Jesus solemnly warned…
There have been numerous objections raised against Christianity over the centuries. There may be 20 or so major standard objections raised, covering a variety of…
“Blessed are the peacemakers” Jesus said, as recorded in Matt. 5:9. That is the normal way believers should go about their business: being a source…
That atheism is really a religion has long been noted. They have their untouchable beliefs which dare not be questioned; they have their revered leaders…
We are now familiar with the culture wars raging in the Western world. Battles over such things as abortion, or the institution of marriage, are…
Now that I have caught your attention by means of a deliberately provocative question, let me start by asking another question: Will Christians be voting…
The current global financial crisis is affecting many of earth’s inhabitants. Indeed, most of our 6 billion plus people will feel its effects either directly…
Some good news and bad news here. The bad news first: I am not an economist or a financial guru, so I cannot provide a…
Crossway, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) There was a time when it was a virtue to be known as discerning and discriminating. That was…
One of the most famous speeches ever given was by Winston Churchill. On October 29, 1941, Prime Minister Churchill visited Harrow School which he had…
No, I didn’t get it wrong: I did not mistakenly leave a word out of my title. While I certainly have Matt. 7:1 in mind,…
Presbyterian and Reformed, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) I am very impressed with this book. It really does an outstanding job of providing…