One would have thought that a very basic, long-standing, and well known theological principle needs little or no defending and explaining. But regrettably it seems…
One of the main reasons why the church is in such a mess today is because we have managed to uncouple the love of God…
Much ink has been spilled on the recent World Vision debacle: the capitulation to the homosexual agenda, and then the abrupt about-face. As to the…
I could be amiss here, but it seemed pretty clear to me that when Ben Carson released his 2012 book, America the Beautiful, he was…
Yes, to my mind, this is almost an either/or, rather than a both/and, situation. I have said it before and I will say it again:…
Want to be a first-rate Olympic athlete? You gotta work at it and practice incessantly. Want to be the best pianist around? You have to…
The Christian life, as I have said repeatedly, is often about getting the biblical balance right. Both in terms of beliefs as well as behaviour,…
It does not take much for my mind to engage in a bit of lateral thinking, and for me to see biblical applications everywhere. I…
This is one of those very divisive issues in the church, with various positions passionately argued. My intention here is simply to look at the…
Well it is getting to be that time of year again, and sadly, far too many well-meaning but confused believers want to lay a guilt…
I believe it is not amiss to suggest that biblical discernment may be at an all-time low in the contemporary church. Our ability to think…
It is incredible just how many people who call themselves Christian never actually read the Bible. Or if they do, they seem to cafeteria-style pick…
So, thinking about becoming a Christian? There is no greater thing in life to contemplate, or to do. Life is largely an empty waste without…
The one trait or attribute of God that almost all Christians will hold up as being of supreme and fundamental importance is his matchless grace.…
As I near the end of reading through the Psalms – as part of my read-the-Bible-in-a-year regime – a few things are worth highlighting. One…
Good news folks: I have discovered the secret to being able to live a life with no conflict, no disquiet, no opposition, and no rough…
A sad situation is enveloping large parts of the evangelical church today, especially those associated with the emergent church. Increasingly we are being told that…
Many believers know the truth of Scripture which tells us, “God is love”. But many people – believer and non-believer alike – seem to think…
I caught myself the other day saying this: “This is taking absolutely forever!” And what was I referring to? The few seconds it was taking…