I still remember the first day I ever heard the words to "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross". At the time, I was like any teenage boy in my class, laughing and scoffing at any attempt by a proper grown-up to tell me something apparently profound about my (or anyone’s) life. We … [Read more...] about The Scoffer and the Cross
Courage
Masculinity, the Church, and Jordan Peterson
Why is it that when men are looking for purpose in our increasingly purposeless culture, they seldom look to the Church? When men are looking for masculine role models, why do they rarely seek them in Christian leaders? Jordan Peterson's masculine message to the Church may not be … [Read more...] about Masculinity, the Church, and Jordan Peterson
Abortion and Your Reputation
I've been reading about William Carey with my son recently. We found some interesting connections with things we avoid saying or doing today in order to protect our "missional" reputation. Carey was the father of the modern missionary movement which inspired thousands of … [Read more...] about Abortion and Your Reputation
Fighting with Lions
It was sometime last year, on a fairly ordinary car journey, when the voice of my then-7-year-old son piped up from his usual seat in the boot. He announced that he'd memorised something, and asked if we wanted to hear it. My wife and I gave each other a slightly bemused … [Read more...] about Fighting with Lions
Finding the Right Hills to Die On
I've been trying to point out lately that the Church seems to have lost its taste for fighting good fights, or dying on the right hills. When it comes to speaking out on difficult issues, Christians have often become so docile that they're reluctant to die on any hills, let alone … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Hills to Die On