Both biblical and secular history can be of great help in times of crisis:
As always, having an understanding of history can be extremely helpful, especially in dark times. Understanding that our current situation is not all that unique, and
Do God’s people really have faith, especially in times of crisis?
In the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8 Jesus finishes with these words: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”. In the
Here are some spiritual and historical considerations to keep in mind during these turbulent times:
With Coronavirus occupying everyone’s attention (and you know it is serious when most folk’s favourite sporting events are being cancelled), the Christian has a unique
It can get lonely and discouraging doing pitched battle in the trenches:
In an age of computer-driven weaponry and long-distance warfare, the older methods of man-to-man combat is becoming less and less necessary. Why bother with one-on-one fighting when a
Some Christians exist solely to criticise other believers:
Here is a truth you can count on: dare to say anything in public as a Christian, and you will very likely be attacked and criticised – by other Christians! As night
OK, so I am getting old. And that means I am getting rather tired of all the anaemic, gutless, and wishy-washy Christianity that I see all around me. I want the real deal,
It is shocking how often we ignore crucial warnings, until it is too late:
History is full of tragedies and catastrophes because of warnings that have gone unheeded. Numerous warnings are given about various things, but when they fall on
Let me preface my remarks with a few qualifying words. First, this will be a rather brief piece. I am on the road again doing some speaking and things are rather busy. So
There are two main types of Christianity. There is the version found in the West in which many (most?) people who call themselves Christians are basically indistinguishable from their non-Christian neighbours. They live,
I need to keep saying why I believe what I believe:
While there are different forms of sectarianism out there, I am here focusing on that found in the Christian camp. One definition of sectarianism is this: “excessive attachment to