Did Jesus Have a Sense of Humour?
I was surprised the other day when my son said to me, “Dad, I can’t imagine you as a funny guy.” The thing is, I know I used to be a funny guy. I still think I am. I wonder what went wrong! Read more
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What Exactly is Grace?
Grace is one of the things that Christians talk about the most. It’s at the very heart of what it means to be and live as a Christian. Read more
How to Deal With Hurt
I want to talk to you about pain; not the kind that you can deal with by taking a tablet. I’m not talking about physical pain. I want to talk to you about the pain of the heart. Read more
When The Armour is Too Big For You
I often feel like the armour I’m supposed to wear is too big for me. The responsibilities are too big, the challenges are too big, and what others expect of me is too big. Read more
Give Thanks in Every Circumstance
One of the most challenging pieces of advice in the Bible is when the Apostle Paul writes:
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18, NIV). Read more
The 144,000 + 1
I always felt sorry for the 144,001st person; you know the one who missed out and didn’t make the quota for the number of people who get saved. I’m being a bit “tongue in cheek,” so let me explain myself. Read more
Who Was Jesus?
Whatever you may think about Jesus, you can’t deny his incredibly positive effect on both the history of the world, and on the lives of countless people. Read more
Mercy Trumps Judgment
It’s a regular dilemma for us: should we forgive or should we judge? But the Bible incredibly tells us that mercy always trumps judgment: Read more
The God Who Redeems
Believers love to tell stories of how God miraculously intervened to save someone from tragedy. It’s good to share these stories. However, they’re also one of the reasons why some non-believers reject Christianity: because they know that’s not what life is like at all. Read more
If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering and Pain?
Well, that is the big question, isn’t it? It’s supposedly the biggest weapon that atheists bring out against Christians. Read more