There are a few animals – both predator and prey, whose eyes are strategically placed on their heads to allow for a much wider field of vision than human beings, thus enhancing their chances of survival. Nevertheless, these animals still have blindspots. Even without those blindspots, they can only see so far ahead, so they …
What does it mean to be a Christian? Attend a church regularly? Adhere to a list of dos and don’ts? Hold certain political positions and vote for certain political parties? I suspect these are some of the responses I’d received if I surveyed a cross-section of adults in my part of the world. I reckon …
I suspect there are Christians who don’t necessarily doubt God. Instead, they possess a mind that can often create a stumbling block for faith. If you were to ask them if there’s anything impossible for God, they would probably say no, and affirm the biblical truth that with God, all things are possible [Matthew 19:26]. …
I heard a great sermon last week on Luke 5:1-14 on the inhibiting effect of being sin-conscious. As I meditated on the passage, I found even more exciting nuggets in the details highlighted by Luke that should delight the followers of Jesus. At this point in Jesus’s ministry, Peter hadn’t started following Him yet, but …
I’ve been reflecting on the story of the wise men who visited Jesus [Matthew 2:1-12]. Matthew calls them magi, which could mean wise men, astrologers, teachers, physicians, seers or even sorcerers. It’s safe to presume they were erudite men. It’s also safe to assume they weren’t the only ones in their profession. So, what made …
One of the most frustrating experiences for believers is unanswered prayer. I’ve had numerous conversations with sincere Christians who’ve had to deal with unexpected silence from heaven. At times, it’s gut-wrenching, but I’ve learnt over the years that God doesn’t need me to manage His PR. I’ve also found myself wrestling with God’s silence. Yet …
“There are two dates on a tombstone; the date the deceased was born and the date he or she died, and in between those dates is a dash. That dash is a summation of a life”. I recently stumbled on those words from a sage preacher who died several years ago, and they have been …
The Bible says: “God has given us all we need for life and godliness” [2 Peter 1:3]. I emphasise all because God doesn’t exaggerate. Pause and think about that for a minute; as children of God, we have all we need to live an abundant life that also pleases God. I remember listening to a …
Walk into a room full of adults and ask how many have done or said something they now regret in the last week, and you’ll probably find a majority admitting to a phrase or action they would’ve avoided in hindsight. As imperfect creatures living in an imperfect world, regret is unavoidable. Whether it’s a life-altering …
The United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and many across the world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who died last week. Shortly after her death, there were messages of condolence from democrats and despots, journalists and politicians on the Left, Centre and Right, ordinary people and those of noble birth across the globe. In …
