There is something profoundly simple, and yet profoundly neglected, at the heart of the Christian life – God speaks, and his people listen. From the opening pages of Scripture to the life of the church in the New Testament, the people of God have always been marked by their relationship to the Word of God. WeContinue reading “Why God’s People Must Read God’s Word, Not Paraphrases”
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Saturday Snippets (April 4)
As well as reading a lot of books, I also read a ton of articles every week. Here are some of the articles that I’ve read recently and have found interesting, helpful, challenging and encouraging. I hope that they will be the same for you, my dear readers…
The Manosphere and the Way of Christ: Why “Alpha Masculinity” Falls Short of Biblical Manhood
In recent years, a loosely connected set of online voices, often referred to as the ‘manosphere’, has gained significant influence, especially among young men. Through podcasts, social media, and viral clips, these men promote a vision of masculinity built on dominance, control, sexual conquest, financial success, and personal power. While the messaging varies from person toContinue reading “The Manosphere and the Way of Christ: Why “Alpha Masculinity” Falls Short of Biblical Manhood”
Learning to Weep Before God
There was a time in my life when the language of the Christian faith felt painful. I knew the right answers. I could preach the gospel clearly. I said that I believed every word of Scripture. And yet, in the quiet hours of the night, when the darkness pressed in and my own mind turnedContinue reading “Learning to Weep Before God”
Overcoming Comparison: Finding Christ-Centered Contentment
It has never been easier to compare our lives with others. With a few swipes of a screen we can peer into the homes, holidays, achievements, ministries, bodies, wardrobes, and successes of countless people. Whether through social media, advertising, or the subtle pressures of modern life, we are constantly told that what we have isContinue reading “Overcoming Comparison: Finding Christ-Centered Contentment”
Disagreeing Well: Unity Without Uniformity
In an age shaped by hot takes, comment threads, and quick exits, we have forgotten how to disagree well. Too often, disagreement is treated as disloyalty. Someone else’s view is no longer just another view, instead it becomes a threat. A secondary issue becomes a dividing wall, and before long, distance replaces dialogue. But healthyContinue reading “Disagreeing Well: Unity Without Uniformity”
The Loving Severity of Christ: Why Church Discipline Still Matters
Church discipline is rarely the subject of conference banners or popular podcasts. It feels awkward, heavy, and (if we are honest) it can feel dangerous. In a culture that seems to be growing more suspicious of authority and is allergic to judgement, the very phrase ‘church discipline’ can sound harsh. Yet when we turn toContinue reading “The Loving Severity of Christ: Why Church Discipline Still Matters”
The Church and the Mental Health Conversation: What’s Helpful, What’s Unhelpful, and How the Gospel Brings Deeper Healing
In recent years, the mental health conversation has moved from the margins to the mainstream. Anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and loneliness are no longer whispered about—they are discussed in podcasts, pulpits, classrooms, and coffee shops all over the place. That’s not all bad. In many ways, it’s a mercy. It can often mean that peopleContinue reading “The Church and the Mental Health Conversation: What’s Helpful, What’s Unhelpful, and How the Gospel Brings Deeper Healing”
Finding Biblical Rest In A Busy World
We live in a world that struggles profoundly with rest. Constant movement, relentless schedules, and endless digital noise define modern life. Even when we stop working, our minds rarely slow down. “Busy” has become a badge of honour. The result is predictable: anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout are increasingly normal. The problem is not merely cultural—itContinue reading “Finding Biblical Rest In A Busy World”
A Pastoral Letter to the Doubting Christian
Dear Friend, You might be surprised to hear this, but doubts don’t disqualify you from the Christian life. I don’t mean unbelief (the settled refusal to trust Christ) but doubt: the unsettling questions, the lingering unease, the feeling that your faith is sometimes held together with trembling hands and even the unshakable feeling that you’re notContinue reading “A Pastoral Letter to the Doubting Christian”
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