I know of a young man who was fined for preaching the gospel (“holding a religious service”) without a permit on a street corner in my hometown. This was not the first time he had been fined and he intends to keep preaching. What should Christians make of this? Many of the … [Read more...] about The Offence of the Righteous
When We Fall
Have you ever fallen into sin so badly that you began to wonder if Jesus could ever look at you, much less welcome you again? You've made so many promises in the past. Promises to forsake your sin. But by breakfast you find that you've fallen again. Many Christians struggle … [Read more...] about When We Fall
4 Weeks before Marriage – Enough Wine for Everyone
My wife and I made a mistake in planning for our wedding day. Actually, the error lies with me. I thought that good stewardship was the goal when it came to the wedding day expenses. I thought that frugality was the way to honour God with our money on the day. I think I was … [Read more...] about 4 Weeks before Marriage – Enough Wine for Everyone
Euthanasia – Thinking through our Response
Euthanasia, like abortion, has long been forgotten as a moral issue and is increasingly positioned as an environmental or economic issue. These people, young and old are eating up valuable resources, and they cost money to sustain. As Christians, God has told us … [Read more...] about Euthanasia – Thinking through our Response
5 Weeks before Marriage – Walking down the Aisle
Irrespective of the current zeitgeist, the pattern for godly family life is the pattern laid down for us by God. That pattern includes a fathers' responsibility for his daughters and a husband's obligation to his wife. If you read Numbers 30:3-16 you will notice that a woman … [Read more...] about 5 Weeks before Marriage – Walking down the Aisle