Some great truths that we need to keep in mind: Back in 1959 the late great J. I. Packer gave a series of talks at…
A very brief intro to a major topic: Like most issues in theology and philosophy, this can be a quite complex topic. I do not…
Does it seem that God has abandoned you? One cannot accuse Scripture of whitewashing things, or just painting a rosy picture about life. It presents…
Miracles will not always lead to faith: I just recently wrote a piece on signs and wonders. In it I asked whether the miraculous normally…
Thoughts about miracles and belief: That the miraculous is real is a given for Christians, since we know that God exists, and that he interacts…
So who am I reading a lot of? Five years ago I posted an article listing all the authors I happen to have ten or…
Vital reading on the spiritual battles we are involved in: The Bible clearly teaches that God exists, that Satan exists, that angels exist, and that…
God is no fan of religious syncretism and idolatry: Most modern westerners want nothing to do with religion, but if they must have it, they…
Reading, literature, and books according to C. S. Lewis: It will come as no surprise that I like to read. Nor would it be surprising…
Looking for a good book? Let me start this by reciting a memorable line from The Fellowship of the Ring. It was delivered by Bilbo…
We need an external moral guidance system: As we know, most folks in the world, and far too many Christians, seem to think the best…
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…
Thoughts on the “He Gets Us” ads: By now most of you are aware of the controversy that has arisen over some ads played during…
Give to one and all, no questions asked? As so often happens, a discussion, a debate, or even a knock-down, drag-out brawl on the social…
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…
Global governance is a threat that must be resisted: Many of the left attack transnational bodies such as global corporations and the like. The very…
Lewis captures a crucial Christian paradox: Believers know full well how many paradoxes there are in the Christian faith. We know that in order to…