What does it mean to seek the welfare of the city? The other day I discussed Jeremiah 29:7. The famous passage says this: “But seek…
Insights from the wife of the great preacher: Five years ago an important biography was written about a very important woman. But because of the…
Preaching was not the only thing Spurgeon is known for: We all think of the great English Baptist C. H. Spurgeon as a mighty and…
We cannot get enough of these two: Talk about a power duo. Talk about some massively important prophetic voices. Talk about fearless watchmen on the…
The New York pastor has left quite a legacy: The New York Presbyterian pastor and popular author Tim Keller has passed away, aged just 72.…
One can never get enough of Leonard Ravenhill: There is always so much we can glean from the words of Ravenhill – though he is…
Do churches need to repent of worshipping youth while ignoring the elderly? There is nothing wrong with young people in our churches, and even young…
These quotes will encourage and convict – we need to hear them: The great preacher, teacher and revivalist Leonard Ravenhill (1907-1994) had a huge influence…
We harm ourselves spiritually by avoiding good Christian literature: Lots of people can and do say lots of really foolish and unhelpful things. Sadly that…
This is a crucial and indispensable biblical teaching: One of the core doctrines of biblical faith is that of our creation in the image and…
The only influencers we really need are committed Christian ones: One hears a lot in recent times about “influencers”. They get a fair bit of…
Having a well-stocked personal library is a key part of Christian ministry: It will not come as a surprise to my readers that I have…
More reflections on what is happening in the US: The activities taking place in Kentucky and elsewhere continue. As I said in earlier pieces, it…
A faithful Christian champion has gone to meet his maker: As you get older, you learn of more and more people who have passed away…
On the necessity of sound teaching and right belief: There would be many weaknesses in the church in the West today, but a major one…
Yes, this is a strange title, but wait: there is a connection between the Atlanta pastor and the two Old Testament champions of faith. Indeed,…
We all have a long way to go in mastering the Bible and doctrine: Most folks have heard of the expression found in my title.…
Freedom is being thrown away in the West while being fought for in Communist China: The contrast could not be greater: While sheepish and servile…
You might be interested in some of my current reading: Those who know even a little bit about me will understand that this may be…
Refusing to love God with your mind is not a mark of godliness: Sadly there are many Christians who believe that it is somehow virtuous…