There’s a strange irony in the church today: we have more access to sermons, podcasts, commentaries, and theological resources than any generation before us, but we may be the most starved for solid preaching. At the same time, we have shelves full of the writings of the Puritans, Reformers, and faithful saints of old, andContinue reading “Reviving Solid Preaching in Modern Churches”
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Where Have All the Impure Spirits Gone?
Last week I wrote an article about the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives if Christians today, particularly in the context of spiritual gifts. So naturally that got people thinking about demons or impure spirits. Here is an evangelical reflection on demons, deliverance, and some of our modern blind spots One of theContinue reading “Where Have All the Impure Spirits Gone?”
Do the Miraculous Gifts Still Exist Today?
Few questions stir as much discussion within churches as whether the “miraculous gifts”—such as prophecy, healing, and tongues—continue today or not. Many believers hold strong convictions either for cessationism (the view that some gifts ceased with the apostolic age) or continuationism (the view that such gifts continue). Yet the Reformed tradition has always sought toContinue reading “Do the Miraculous Gifts Still Exist Today?”
Does God Judge Everyone the Same?
Christians sometimes wonder whether God judges people differently depending on what they know, what they have heard, or the circumstances in which they live. It is an important pastoral question, touching on issues of fairness, guilt, the spread of the gospel, and the character of God himself. Scripture is clear that God is perfectly just,Continue reading “Does God Judge Everyone the Same?”
Why Local Pastors Should Preach Consistently
When you go to the GP (in a lot of the UK anyway) most doctor’s surgeries have multiple doctors. Having multiple doctors is fine, until you never see the same doctor twice for the same issue, it means that you’re often explaining the situation over and over again and getting different approaches to treatment. MostContinue reading “Why Local Pastors Should Preach Consistently”
Losing Our Words: The Decline of Reading and the Rise of Reels
There’s a quiet crisis happening in our world today. It’s not new, but it’s growing—and it’s changing how we think, how we feel, and how we follow Jesus. It’s the slow decline of reading. Fewer and fewer people are reading books, especially people in the younger generations. Attention spans are shrinking. Deep thought is givingContinue reading “Losing Our Words: The Decline of Reading and the Rise of Reels”
Understanding the Bible’s Unified Story
For many Christians, Bible reading can sometimes feel like flipping through a family photo album without any names or dates written on the back. The stories are familiar, the characters beloved, but how it all fits together? That’s where things get fuzzy. Yet, the Bible wasn’t written as a collection of random inspirational quotes orContinue reading “Understanding the Bible’s Unified Story”
Honouring God Through Physical Discipline
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) Just a few months ago I found myself staring at the bathroom scale in disbelief. I was sitting at 98kg, and I’m pretty sure I’d tipped over the 100kg mark in the months runningContinue reading “Honouring God Through Physical Discipline”
The Grace of Friendship: Why It Matters More Than Ever
In a world that’s more connected than ever, it’s surprising how many people feel disconnected. You might have hundreds of followers, a phone full of contacts, and still wonder: Do I really have any true friends? The stats back it up. Millions of adults in the UK say they often feel lonely. One in eight people sayContinue reading “The Grace of Friendship: Why It Matters More Than Ever”
Understanding the Power of Christian Fasting
Let’s be honest: fasting sounds kind of… strange to many of us today. Sure, we’ve heard of intermittent fasting—it’s all the rage in the health and fitness world. People skip meals for physical benefits like better focus, weight loss, or metabolic health. But fasting as a spiritual practice? That often feels like a relic of another era.Continue reading “Understanding the Power of Christian Fasting”
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