Putting God first always makes sense: Christians can have just as much trouble as non-Christians in getting their priorities right. We tend to ignore what…
When Christians fall: I have not written thus far on the latest sad case of a Christian leader and his very public fall, partly because…
On knowing God and self: I make no claim to being a paragon of Christian virtues, including the virtue of humility. So as usual, I…
Sometimes we wonder what God is up to: Christians have the Bible to guide us in what we are to believe and what we are…
Do not waste your suffering: All true people of God, from the ancient Jews, to contemporary Christians, have understood the reality that pain and suffering…
As spiritual exiles, we can learn so much from this book: During this time of year, I am always back in the book of Daniel.…
Spiritual surgery is urgently required: When the human heart is in a bad way, radical action is needed, including such things as open heart surgery.…
You and I CAN make a difference: The longer you are a Christian, the less you speak about “coincidence” and the more you speak about…
This new book by Tim Chester is well worth the read: Christianity is Christ. Jesus is the most important person to ever walk this earth.…
Spiritual realities from the famous rock festival: Just over 55 years ago one of the most memorable and iconic rock concerts of all time was…
On answered and unanswered questions: As I have said so often now, getting the biblical balance right is crucial. And this applies in so many…
Thoughts about God and international relations: Christians today have plenty of questions as to what exactly is happening in the world and why God might…
Sometimes division in the church can be a good thing: OK, well maybe two and a half cheers. But I here want to disabuse folks…
Useful insights from “the Doctor” on a common Christian condition: Reversing the order of my title, we all have feelings, most of us have known…
Stop following your cheatin’ heart: The hit 1952 country song by Hank Williams – Your Cheatin’ Heart – may have been a love song about…
When we are afflicted, God is afflicted too: People often ask me how I can manage to write so many articles (this is my 6623rd…
One of the great Christian writers on this great biblical theme: In my irregular series of articles featuring key quotes from key Christians, I have…
Gems on holiness from the famous preacher: I note that I already have articles about Ryle on holiness, Lloyd-Jones on holiness, Sproul on holiness, and…
Please keep supporting these folks: There are many Christians who keep warning us to have nothing to do with folks like Elon Musk and Jordan…
Fear not – God is still in control: OK, confession time: I am often concerned, worried and even fearful about the state of the world,…