The point of the biblical emphasis on God's ownership of the earth is that all property must be held in accordance with His commands. Property will always be owned and the commandment, "Thou shalt not steal", implies the right to private ownership. God's claim on the earth … [Read more...] about What’s Yours is Mine
Gravity and the Grand Design
Everybody has a god, it's inescapable. Whether it's yourself, an author, celebrity or your dad, there is something at the top of everybody's hierarchy of authority. For Stephen Hawking, it was an indifferent little force called gravity. Most people have probably heard of … [Read more...] about Gravity and the Grand Design
In Praise of Standing Still
We live and move in a world that no longer rests. What's more, the number of places that you can rest seems to be on the decline. But rest is not only a geographical reality, it is also a spiritual reality. One that can often be found in people. I have a friend, her name is … [Read more...] about In Praise of Standing Still
Low-fat Christianity
We live in an age of doubters. People who are constantly worried about what a firm belief in the truth might do to their reputation. They are happy to taste the menu but refuse to let the truth go all the way down. Their convictions are more like wine tasting than wine … [Read more...] about Low-fat Christianity
Escape to Reality
We find it hard to admit that we are not who we ought to be. And so we lie to ourselves about ourselves, and then afterwards, we lie to others. We prefer fantasy rather than dealing with real-world guilt. There is this story that I carry around in my head. It’s not a true … [Read more...] about Escape to Reality