The Puritans have much to teach us about suffering and affliction: As is known, suffering will make us better or bitter. How we respond to…
There is a time and a place for offering much-needed correction: The Christian should be known as one who lives right and believes right. In…
Reflections on Ukraine: I offer here some further random thoughts on the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. They supplement my views from earlier pieces on this…
Thoughts on how to respond to great evil and great carnage: I take it that the four items listed in my title would have resulted…
Just being ‘nice’ is not enough: Anyone who stands up for biblical truth in this age of relativism, emotivism and political correctness knows full well…
Elijah has a lot to offer us: We all can use some inspiration and encouragement, especially when the days have become so very dark –…
Say no to all this Christian fatalism: I get this all the time: I urge people – especially Christians – to stand up for what…
There is still much work that needs to be done: Here is my question: why does the Lord not return sooner? Many of us are…
It all depends on what sort of normal we want to go back to: I and millions of other Melbournians are extremely jealous. We look…
Individuals and states have not responded well to the virus: Walking with my dogs a few hours ago I was thinking about how we have…
I am getting old, and perhaps you are too. Are you ready for eternity? If you are an old guy like I am, you certainly…
Let these two great saints help you deal with discouragement: OK, confession time: I can easily get discouraged. I often think that I am doing…
Here are another dozen Christians who lived short lives while serving Christ: Two related biblical truths always need to be kept in mind. One, Scripture…
Is revival or reformation the need of the hour? Christians have long had discussions about, and debates over, the issue of which is more important,…
A lot of theological warfare and carnage can be avoided: It is for good reason that the popular phrase about not discussing politics or religion…
Joining with suffering saints like Elisabeth Elliot: A decade ago I wrote a piece called “The Fellowship of the Burning Heart”. It referred to several…
How should believers think about the matter of suicide? ‘Hmm, another light and breezy topic from the pen (keyboard) of Bill’ you might be thinking.…
Here are some helps on a very relevant book for days like these: This is a brief but important Old Testament book. While we know…
Some thoughts on the new American administration: Plenty can be said about what has just happened in America with the change at the White House.…
Some political and spiritual reflections on 2020: Well, that was different. Little did any of us realise one year ago that 2020 would turn out…