In Old Testament times, God had promised to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites (Genesis 12:1-3). Under Joshua the Israelites invaded the land and conquered a great deal of it. The book of Judges is the follow-up account. Would the next generation believe God’s promise, obey God’s word and nail down their territory… Continue reading The Canaanization of the Church
Killing me softly
Christians never set out to be caught in scandalous sin. The pastor never set out to have an adulterous affair. The member of his church first came to see him after her close friend had died. She came for counselling to help her grieve. They cried together and hugged and made another appointment. At the… Continue reading Killing me softly
The scandalous virtue of intolerance
One of the worst things one can be accused of in our society is Intolerance. We are constantly told to be tolerant and open-minded in all things. If something works for you, that’s great, but something different may work for me. Everything is considered right in its own way. To be intolerant of anything is… Continue reading The scandalous virtue of intolerance
Is the truth about Jesus fake news?
Has anyone ever told you that your faith is a “crutch?” Perhaps they’ve said that belief in God is a crutch for weak people who don’t have the strength to take responsibility for their own lives. This idea that Christian faith is a psychological crutch for needy people is a popular one. These skeptics say… Continue reading Is the truth about Jesus fake news?
Jesus is enough
In my first year of proper work after Bible college, I saved like mad and bought a ticket to Thailand for my summer holiday. I had no accommodation, no plan and very little money – yet it was a great holiday. In Thailand, I was amazed to find all kinds of very fashionable branded… Continue reading Jesus is enough