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
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.
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
Meditate on These Things
Meditation is an ancient practice and an inescapable one. We all meditate. We all ruminate on things. Whether they be fears, friends, family, joys, hopes, dreams, the colour of money, or what Julia Roberts wore at the Oscars. For Christians, the contemplation of God, His … [Read more...] about Meditate on These Things
Pilgrims
Pilgrimage is a biblical concept that's as old as Adam - when he got booted from the garden, or at least Cain, who became a wanderer on the earth as he wandered East to the land of Nod (Genesis 4:14-16). Abraham was a pilgrim, as was the entire Hebrew nation in the wilderness. … [Read more...] about Pilgrims