Many of us probably have friends who post a faux version of their lives on social media. They present personas without scars and lives unhindered by challenges or failures. That’s nothing new if you’ve been on any social media platform for some time. In truth, it’s how many of us live – seldom willing to …
In a recent conversation with my dad, I asked him about his experiences as a father and husband. I didn’t have a glamorous childhood, but I grew up in a loving home, never went hungry, and had a good education. My parents are in their 52nd year of marriage, and I rarely see them argue, …
Can you name all the Twelve apostles? As I write this, I can’t without checking my Bible. If I were to ask which of them is your favourite, chances are you’d say one of Peter, Andrew, James, John or Philip. Everyone remembers Judas, but who wants to be him? If you study the New Testament, …
Whatever being a Christian might mean today, we can be sure its original meaning didn’t refer to someone who goes to church. I say this because Christians existed before churches. If I’m not mistaken, the followers of Jesus were first called “Christians” over a decade after Pentecost. It was a term used by pagans in …
