Tag Archives: Discipleship

Wisdom, Loneliness, Grace, and the Goodness of Singleness

Christians have always been a people shaped by good books. Long before podcasts and livestreams, believers gathered around the written word, Scripture first and foremost, but also the thoughtful reflections of faithful teachers who help us apply biblical truth to the realities of life. In every generation, the church needs books that help us thinkContinue reading “Wisdom, Loneliness, Grace, and the Goodness of Singleness”

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”

Five Books Worth Your Time: Thoughtful, Pastoral Reading for the Church Today

Our world, and to some extent even the culture in some Christian circles, is one of hot takes, shallow spirituality, and an ever‑shrinking attention span. I am convinced that the church is in need of, and is helped a great deal by, books that help us slow down and think biblically, pastorally, and theologically. FromContinue reading “Five Books Worth Your Time: Thoughtful, Pastoral Reading for the Church Today”

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”

Saturday Snippets (January 10)

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…

Faithfulness Over Ambition: Redefining 2026

Every December and January, the same language returns. Best year yet. Personal growth. Goals. Optimisation. Even in Christian circles, we often ‘Christianise’ the same instincts with spiritual language: better habits, bigger impact, clearer vision, greater effectiveness. None of those things are wrong in and of themselves. But Scripture repeatedly redirects our attention away from making a year about us and towardsContinue reading “Faithfulness Over Ambition: Redefining 2026”

Is God Still Angry at Sin After the Cross?

Is God still angry at sin after the cross? Few questions cut closer to the heart of the gospel than this one: If God poured out his wrath on Jesus at the cross, is God still angry at sin today? Behind the question are pastoral concerns (How does God look at me when I fail?), theologicalContinue reading “Is God Still Angry at Sin After the Cross?”