Over the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking, reading and writing about theology. The nature of God, the person and work of Jesus, the cross, the atonement, salvation, scripture, prayer, suffering – all these and more…Read More→
I thought that title might get your attention. Stay with me here, folks, while I unpack a thought that I’ve been reflecting on for some time. When asked to describe the attributes of God, we modern Westerners typically gravitate towards…Read More→
Today I’d like to think about the question “What does it mean to be saved?”. In other words, this is a post about not the how but the what of salvation. Another way we could ask the question is “What…Read More→
Once when I was a kid my parents bought a new sofa and armchair for the lounge. I remember hearing them say that they had saved up for years to buy it. I don’t know whether it was a couple…Read More→
It has come to my understanding that how we perceive others is often in large part a function of our own internal state, rather than a reflection of objective reality. Let me give you an example. Sometimes I’ll ask my…Read More→
Yeah, I know, some of you might think I’m a heretic just for that title. Or maybe you think I’m just being provocative or going for clickbait. Bear with me. Many of us Christians have been conditioned to believe that…Read More→
“God wants the best for you!” If you’ve spent much time in and around evangelical churches, chances are you’ve heard this phrase – or some derivative of it – on quite a few occasions. Maybe you’re going through a tough time with your…Read More→