I have been watching a documentary series on the Second World War lately. Airing late on Monday nights, the American series chronicles in some detail…
There are a number of defining features of the post-Christian West. Some of our highest virtues and values now include personal autonomy, personal choice, and…
Various religious groups have particular dietary laws. One thinks of Kosher foods which Jews are allowed to eat, for example. In the Islamic religion there…
When I first started writing about Bible commentaries a few days ago, I did not realise it would blow out into a four-part series. But…
When we preach a me-centred gospel, we end up with me-centred disciples. And when things get tough, these self-centred followers of Jesus will quickly fall…
In 1975 the band America had a Top Ten hit, “Lonely People,” the first line of which being, “This is for all the lonely people”.…
All around the Western world the Christian church is under attack, and along with it, the West’s Judeo-Christian heritage. It is not just a specific…
Study the history of revival. God has always sent revival in the darkest days. Oh, for a mighty, sweeping revival today! (Adrian Rogers) When we…
The broad topic of war and peace is a complex, multifaceted one which requires careful, prayerful and mature reflection. There are many considerations that need…
Paris is in town. Paris Hilton that is. And with her there is a whirlwind circus of the media and adoring fans. I have yet…
As we study church history, we learn of exciting outbreaks of revival and renewal which have had profound global impacts. Today Christians rightly long to…
It is clear that the Old Testament has ordained the death penalty as part of criminal justice in a fallen world. Human life is so…
With 45 to 50 million abortions performed annually around the globe, one can rightly speak of an abortion holocaust. This is something everyone, and especially…
Multnomah, 2005. This book makes for scary reading. Even if it were only half true (which I do not think is the case), it would…
While we all shudder at the destruction wrought by the tsunami, we all can applaud the generosity of spirit and compassion that has poured out…
A review of Love and Economics: Why the Laissez-Faire Family Doesn’t Work. By Jennifer Roback Morse.
Spence Publishing, 2001. What does the free-market have to do with the family? What does libertarianism have to do with community? What does the minimal…