Christians have always had to deal with the impact of the surrounding culture: We have a new term – or at least a new way…
Great truths from this great preacher: If one cannot get to read all the many great books penned by Martyn Lloyd-Jones, the next best thing…
We must never put asunder what Scripture joins together: The progressive Christians of today, like the theological liberals of old, seek to convince us that…
Roger Scruton on regaining his religion: I am sometimes known for offering somewhat strange titles to my articles, and today’s piece is no exception it…
Just who is used for God’s purposes? Let me cut to the chase here. What are the kind of people that God uses for his…
An important new book on the most important act in history: At this time of year we are especially reminded of how life comes out…
The curious case of Judas: Here I am again, taking on some of the biggest, most complex, and most debated issues in the world of…
More thoughts on God’s knowledge and foreknowledge: Having done some recent articles on issues concerning divine knowledge, another set of passages is raised by those…
Does God know future events? The questions in my title and sub-title might seem to most Christians to be rather silly questions. ‘Well of course…
Was God wrong to tell Abraham to sacrifice Isaac? One of the more puzzling and questionable stories found in the Old Testament has to do…
The Samson saga is bizarre but encouraging: Yesterday I wrote about the Samson narratives. He was one of the judges, or deliverers, that God raised…
We need to learn from the Samson saga: You all know the story of Samson. He was the reluctant deliverer that God used, despite his…
Beware of these destructive charlatans: Yes, an unusual title, so bear with me – but it is quite biblical. Let me explain. In Ezekiel 13:1-7…
Can God ever forget us? Yesterday I penned a piece on forgetfulness. I looked at two types of this, from a spiritual perspective. When we…
There is good and bad forgetfulness: We all have moments of forgetfulness. Obviously as you get older this can become an evermore pressing problem. Dementia…
There is a need for some righteous indignation: A defining feature of the modern West is a total lack of concern for what is happening,…
Trusting God in the dark: There are some truths that people – certainly Christians at least – can always bank on. Here is one of…
Helpful quotes on writing from Lewis: A little while ago I wrote an article on Lewis discussing books and reading. Because I, and many of…
We all can learn to be better helpers and carers: Most Christians would know something about Job and the Old Testament book that deals with…
Thank God for his patience with us: Allow me a moment to make a seemingly odd introduction: Back in 1960 the Chicago blues legend Junior…