Justice is what you get when you apply biblical standards, knowingly or unknowingly, to life's sticky moments. This is why you are still able to get a fair trial from time to time, even when the magistrate doesn't have his bible open on the bench with a finger glued to Proverbs … [Read more...] about Crime and Punishment
Life in Christendom
What is the vision of life that we are called to delight in? What does life under the throne of grace look like for families, cats and bankers? Here is my attempt at making some inroads into the beauty of a Christ centred life.
The Lord of History
One of the great comforts for Christians is knowing that Jesus is the Lord of History and that His word the Bible, is the infallible source of history. We're not frantic about lowering the core temperature of the planet. We like the sun, and we don't begrudge others enjoying … [Read more...] about The Lord of History
Equipped for Every Good Work
The church was once the handmaid of the world. She taught rulers and nations the unchanging laws of God by day and confronted Leviathan with her children by night. She was a singer of Psalms, an evangelist, a mender of broken hearts, a comfort to the dying and a magistrate … [Read more...] about Equipped for Every Good Work
On the Edge
From every angle, Abraham had a rather comfortable life up until the age of 75. He didn't have any kids, but he did have the comfort of family and friends in his hometown, and a beautiful wife. He also seemed to be gainfully employed and rather successful in the family … [Read more...] about On the Edge
When Being Faithful Means Saying No
Christian Resistance. It's an uncomfortable term that, when rightly understood, simply means knowing when to say no - and then saying it. Christians will sometimes respond with suspicion about any doctrine or teaching that appears new to them - especially one that is likely to … [Read more...] about When Being Faithful Means Saying No