Tag Archives: Faith

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”

Why Puritan Writings Matter for Christians Today

In an age of short attention spans and instant commentary, the writings of the Puritans can feel demanding. Their sentences are longer, their arguments more careful, and their spiritual vision and insights are deeper than much of what fills our shelves today. Yet this is precisely why they are worth our time. The Puritans wereContinue reading “Why Puritan Writings Matter for Christians Today”

Can Unbelievers Perform Good Deeds? A Biblical Perspective

If Scripture says that no one does good, are the good deeds of unbelievers really good at all? It is a question that surfaces regularly—sometimes in theological debate, sometimes in pastoral conversations, and often quietly in the conscience of many thoughtful Christians. After all, the Bible seems uncompromising. Psalm 53:3 declares “there is none whoContinue reading “Can Unbelievers Perform Good Deeds? A Biblical Perspective”

Genesis vs. Paul: The Truth About Singleness

At first glance, Scripture can appear to speak with two voices on the question of singleness. In Genesis 2, before sin enters the world, God declares, “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18). Yet in 1 Corinthians 7, the apostle Paul can write, without apology, “I wish that all were as I myselfContinue reading “Genesis vs. Paul: The Truth About Singleness”

Responding to Moral Failures in Church Leadership

It has become a sadly familiar pattern. A well-known Christian leader—perhaps a pastor, author, conference speaker, or ministry founder—falls into serious moral sin. The news spreads quickly, reactions follow just as fast, and the Church is left reeling once again. For many believers, these moments are deeply unsettling. For some, they provoke cynicism or disillusionment.Continue reading “Responding to Moral Failures in Church Leadership”

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?”

Understanding God’s Justice: Does Knowledge Affect Judgment?

One of the pastoral and theological questions that Christians wrestle with, almost constantly, is whether God judges people differently based on what they know. Some questions that pop up might be; what about sins committed in ignorance? Are we more accountable once we know God’s law? And how does this square with the justice andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Justice: Does Knowledge Affect Judgment?”

How Do We Measure Christian Maturity? (Hint: It’s Not Just Bible Facts)

Written by a fellow pilgrim who knows how easy it is to confuse information with transformation. Christians love saying, “I’m a mature believer/Christian.” Sometimes it even comes with a tone, the tone, (we’ve all heard it) that suggests the discussion is now settled because of someone’s supposed spiritual seniority. But Scripture invites us to test suchContinue reading “How Do We Measure Christian Maturity? (Hint: It’s Not Just Bible Facts)”