Two new books make the case against ahistoric Christianity: Take away the history of a people or a culture or a nation and you effectively…
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…
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.…
Clarity on what theonomists actually believe: The Christian position known as Theonomy or Christian Reconstruction has numerous defenders and critics. There are plenty of books…
Regnery, 2024. Can America be saved, or is it too late? Many Christian observers of the West have noted for quite some time now that…
What is church for? Let me begin by seemingly going on a tangent – but old guys might appreciate it. Back in 1970 Edwin Starr…
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…
No, we should not be craving the world’s approval: Let me start with a light-hearted reference to a famous bit of pop culture. Back in…
Basham’s new book deserves careful reading: One of the most important books of the year is Shepherds for Sale by Megan Basham. Yesterday I did…
Broadside Books, 2024. Yes, the church is being targeted: For years now radical secular left beliefs and practices have been increasingly infiltrating the churches, including…
Beware the politicised, leftist Jesus: In 1972, a year after I became a Christian, The Doobie Brothers’ version of “Jesus Is Just Alright” was released.…
It is not about us and building our own little kingdoms: Many folks want to make a name for themselves and want to be great…
Things have radically changed in a few short decades: If you are an older person raised in the West – as I am – you…
God cannot bless sinful desires: Consider this news item: “On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Pastor Jen Nagel was elected as the next bishop of the…
The iron grip of endless entertainment impacts everything, even the churches: As we all should know by now, the best way a tyrant can keep…
This is where some churches have now stooped to: For some decades now I had a standard line about the decaying church surrendering to the…
More insights into this important biblical theme: All three of the items featured in my title I have discussed before. The idea of common grace…
‘Conveyor belts’ of fake conversions and immigration scams: In the past Christian missionaries in places like India had to be careful of “rice Christians.” These…
Christians should lead the way in helping the lonely: The world is full of lonely people. They can be young and old, and there would…
What others are saying about preaching: Some of you might think, ‘I am not a preacher, so this article is not for me.’ There are…