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Considering the ongoing decay of our society, we must pray for a new revival of our nation, a turning of all hearts toward God, the Author and Bringer of Life. “So, tell me what ails you?” A man goes to see his doctor; when called [...]

Does God not know certain things? Is this the right interpretation of certain Old Testament passages? Or were those passages written from a human point of view as a literary technique? The verse I am examining today is once again not necessarily difficult, but it [...]

The Book of Exodus holds comforting truths for us today. God is with us in our suffering, and He will deliver us in His time, when it is best for our eternal salvation. It was A. W. Tozer who famously said in the opening of [...]

The late Walter Williams produced many pithy observations about a variety of topics, including virtue, liberty, government, poverty and race relations. Some cogent quotes of his are reproduced here. A year ago I wrote about the passing of the great American economist and political commentator [...]

In keeping with Marxist history, now a radical leftist in California is demanding that all parents surrender their children to the State, for the goal of "true equity". Would abolishing natural parenthood and creating more dependence on the government truly create a more just and [...]

Is God’s knowledge limited? Let us examine what Scripture reveals about God's omniscience, and how to properly interpret puzzling passages. At the outset, let me relieve any fears you might have regarding my title. Indeed, it might seem like a rather foolish question to be [...]

Here are books by doctors, economists, psychiatrists and a journalist on the COVID-19 pandemic, governmental responses, and the general state of fear across nations. Their variety of perspectives lends rich insight into our current global crisis that is stalling economies, destroying livelihoods and ravaging communities. [...]

God may have shared some burdens with you -- they are heavy, but bearable. He carries your crosses with you, and these crosses are your path to eternal joy. Everyone you meet is carrying some kind of burden. It can be anything: a failed relationship; [...]

The life and ministry of Alister McGrath, scientist and theologian, is a fascinating and inspiring one. His new book details his conversion from atheist Marxism to Christianity, through the influence of Christian scientists at Oxford, reading prominent science philosophers who acknowledge the limits of empirical [...]

Why does the state exist? How do we discern whether the state is acting in conflict with the word of God? Is obedience to the state meant to be absolute? There are different types of government, of course: there is church government, self-government, and so [...]

Every New Year is a fresh opportunity to start anew. Take this chance to assess your life and implement achievable steps to practise good habits and prioritise what matters most. We each have only so many years on this earth -- make this year a [...]

While standing up for Gospel truth in the public sphere, just being ‘nice’ is not enough. We have a duty to speak clearly and directly to people, no matter how offensive they may find it. The Gospel message cannot be compromised by pandering to overwrought [...]

It's easy to think that, when the time comes, we will be the ones opposing tyranny or speaking up against injustice. Unfortunately, history demonstrates that we are likely wrong. Statistically, we would be conformists like everybody else. Christianity Today’s podcast The Rise and Fall of [...]

Some rational thinking on diseases and death: Taxes and death are certainties, as we are always told. They are an inescapable part of life. Every day people all around the world die for a host of reasons. Thankfully over the centuries, we have helped people [...]

The West seems intent on following the tyrannical path of Communist China: Back in 1983, French philosopher Jean-Francois Revel wrote a very crucial book called How Democracies Perish. It was written during the height of the Cold War and was a prophetic call to the [...]

Replying to those who claim Christianity does not work: In order to properly answer a question such as found in my title, one needs to ask a few other questions. And they can be asked of other things as well -- not just faith matters. [...]

In a fascinating conversation, John Anderson interviews professor and author Carl Trueman about the ‘modern self’ and how we can reclaim contentment from the jaws of modern despair. Perhaps there is no greater irony in the modern world: the more we have prioritised our happiness, [...]

Journalist and author Greg Sheridan has just released a new book titled Christians: The Urgent Case for Jesus in Our World. He opens with this explanation of why he wrote it: ‘This book is about the compelling, dramatic, gripping characters you meet in the New [...]

Australia’s beloved foreign affairs journalist Greg Sheridan has written his second book on God and his message is clear: Jesus is still the hope of our world. The way to be the very best at what you do, says The Australian’s Greg Sheridan, is to [...]

My good friend Robert Day sent me a link. He said, “Check out Gavin Topps and his ‘Fight Like a Pro’ Program”. Rob is a Dads4Kids board member. He has worked with men all his life. He knows men. So, I just had to check [...]