In 1973 American psychiatrist Karl Menninger penned a book with the intriguing title, Whatever Became of Sin? Good question. But we now know in part…
Jesus promised us that dark days would lie ahead. They would not be a time for the weak-hearted or the half-hearted. Our Lord expects courage…
During the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939, four columns of insurgent forces approached Madrid, while a ‘fifth column’ of supporters was inside the city, seeking…
As can be imagined, entire oceans full of ink have already been spilt on the US elections. This will continue for many weeks to come.…
First let me go through the mandatory disclaimers: I am a Christian, I am more or less conservative, and Obama was not my choice. Now…
It has often been said of the more liberal Christian denominations that in their attempt to become trendy and relevant – at the expense of…
Throughout history civil disobedience (that is, the public, nonviolent conscientious resistance to, or breaking of, a law deemed to be unjust) has been engaged in.…
Law does not get a very good rap in today’s culture. For law is associated with such things as right and wrong, truth and falsehood…
There are two areas which the believer is constantly encouraged to excel in. These two areas can be developed for the glory of God, or…
“Be on your guard.” That is a message found constantly in the New Testament. There is much to be alert about. For example, Jesus solemnly warned…
“Blessed are the peacemakers” Jesus said, as recorded in Matt. 5:9. That is the normal way believers should go about their business: being a source…
The current global financial crisis is affecting many of earth’s inhabitants. Indeed, most of our 6 billion plus people will feel its effects either directly…
Some good news and bad news here. The bad news first: I am not an economist or a financial guru, so I cannot provide a…
Crossway, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) There was a time when it was a virtue to be known as discerning and discriminating. That was…
One of the most famous speeches ever given was by Winston Churchill. On October 29, 1941, Prime Minister Churchill visited Harrow School which he had…
No, I didn’t get it wrong: I did not mistakenly leave a word out of my title. While I certainly have Matt. 7:1 in mind,…
Presbyterian and Reformed, 2008. (Available in Australia from Koorong Books) I am very impressed with this book. It really does an outstanding job of providing…
What does one do when a Christian denomination or school or institution starts to go off the rails? By that I mean, when it begins…
In 1985 American media critic Neil Postman wrote an important book entitled Amusing Ourselves to Death. In it he argued that Americans were being dumbed…
The 2008 Olympic Games are now history. The strongest, the fastest, and the most athletic were on display during the two weeks of competition. There…