I write this for two simple reasons: One, there are plenty of lonely people out there, even Christians; and secondly, I have been reading about…
I happen to be a Protestant evangelical. While most Christians at least should know what that means, surprisingly, many do not. Indeed, I have even…
The homosexual ‘tolerance’ brigade is without question the most bigoted, nasty, and hate-filled bunch of folks you will ever encounter. Their mission is simple: in…
This seems to now be an ongoing, albeit irregular, series. There never seems to be a shortage of rather dumb and nonsensical posters and quotes…
Most people do not know about the Islamic doctrine of taqiyya, which gives permission to Muslims to deceive infidels in the cause of Islam. It…
Fifty-five years ago the very important volume Basic Christianity by John Stott was published. Since appearing in 1958 it has gone through countless reprints and…
Those who argue that Islam and Christianity are quite similar really know very little about either religion. While there are some common features, the differences…
Historically it has always been the church and other mediating agencies which have mainly helped the poor. Only recently have expanding states significantly usurped that…
Christians hold two passports. We are citizens of two kingdoms: the earthly and the heavenly. We have responsibilities to both kingdoms, but one – the…
OK, as is often the case, I am a bit slow. When it comes to blockbuster movies for example I usually end up seeing them…
Chuck Colson has just passed away after surgery for a brain haemorrhage. He was one of the most influential Christian leaders of the past half…
OK, so it is an odd thing to be writing articles on one’s birthday, but there is some sanity to all this. My wife is…
During the middle of the Second World War, C.S. Lewis wrote a short essay for the Spectator on “Equality”. In it he said, “Mankind is…
This is the first time in over 1800 articles that I have done something like this. My first 1808 articles were written entirely by myself,…
I came upon an interesting religious news item today. It seems that one very famous church in America has gone bankrupt, and is up for…
The normal Christian life is one of constant vigilance and alertness. Many pits must be avoided, and lots of dangerous extremes must be stayed clear…
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…
That much of the world no longer has a clue as to the real meaning of Christmas goes without saying. And each passing year it…