In Greek mythology, there’s a famed story of a tragic figure, Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, causing his wings to melt, resulting in his death. It’s a tale that highlights the dangers of pride and self-indulgence. However, it also highlights an oft-observed principle in creation: Creatures must be adapted to their surroundings …
In Paul’s last epistle, his second letter to Timothy, he made a compelling argument of faith that included these words: “…I know Whom I have believed, and I am persuaded…” [2 Timothy 1:12]. He made that statement in prison, awaiting death. Here was the great apostle who took the Gospel to the Gentiles in Roman …
One of my favourite songs of late is I’ll give thanks by Housefires. It has this beautiful refrain: “God’s not worried…why do I worry?” Seven simple words that prompt an immediate self-examination whenever I hear them. Sometimes, life can seem like a series of experiences designed to induce worry. In truth, many of us can’t …
Last week, I decided to read through my journals from four years ago. For those who know me, the past four years have been transformational in my faith and family life. As I read through my entries, I saw great value in journalling often – something I need to work on. However, with hindsight, I …
I was approaching a pedestrian crossing one day while driving when a middle-aged lady stepped onto the crossing, and I slowed to a halt. She confidently strode across the road, unperturbed by the approaching 140 break horsepower vehicle that could crush her if it collided with her at speed. I found myself meditating on her …
Many of us desperately need God’s help to deal with a situation or two in our lives or the lives of our loved ones. It’s human to be in this position, so it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Some people are desperate to demonstrate that they can pull themselves up by their proverbial bootstraps, but …
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 …
