Concern, along with careful thinking, are both needed to really help others: People can often come up with what seem like good ideas, and often…
When Christian ministries shift from their original calling: We all know of groups, organisations, parachurch groups, and even churches that started out explicitly and unashamedly…
Faith and secret sins: As I was walking the dog this morning I was thinking about other believers – as well as myself. We all…
God provides mercies for our journey: The Christian life is certainly not always smooth sailing. Rough patches can abound as much as smooth ones. While…
Some thoughts on some puzzling texts: I suppose I could add this to my series on “Difficult Bible Passages,” although I will actually be looking…
A century ago this important work appeared: OK, I am a bit off by a few weeks, or a few months, but we can still…
Reflections of how Jesus, you, and I look: Some might be thinking that my title is once again rather strange. OK, so shoot me already.…
We need to teach morality – this is a first-rate resource: All the great teachers made use of stories to reinforce their message and add…
Be careful that Scripture does not become so familiar that it loses its punch: The old saying “familiarity breeds contempt” has some real truth to…
Science as we know it today would not be the same without its Christian roots: To speak of Western civilisation is to speak about Christian…
We can all learn much from this film: I just did something I very seldom do of late: I saw a film. It was about…
We can all work on our communication skills: I suppose it is not too late if you are still wondering what New Year’s resolution you…
Christians need to think straight in many of these areas: A false dilemma is a logical fallacy in which an either/or is being demanded, when…
Keeping the big biblical picture in view: It is a new year, but any time for the believer is a good time to recommit to…
The past year may have been hard, but God is still with us for whatever the next year brings: In a few hours 2023 will…
Final and full divine justice is on its way: Retributive justice has to do with giving to each person his or her due. Our criminal…
A few words about myself and my reading life: Since it is still a time when many folks are away on holiday or just wanting…
Yes, your life means so much: Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What would life have been like if I was never born?” I…
We all suffer, but how we respond is crucial: As so often happens to me, several things will coalesce at the same time, and –…
While some folks want to argue about Christmas, most of us just want to enjoy it: It is happening again: it is the day after…