Becoming a Low-Maintenance Christian
As a retired missionary, some young people recently asked: “What advice do you have for a new recruit?” They were healthy and well-educated, with an admirable stock of ideas, skills […]
World News
CHRISTIANS BEHEADED IN DRC AS ISLAMIC TERRORISTS EXPAND CAMPAIGN OF TERROR(Missionary Network News) — Hundreds of Christians are killed every month in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Islamic […]
A Father’s Heart
A Father’s Heart For Fathers who have daughters I looked into her eyes, In wonder at the sight, Her elfin face and one dark curl, The sparkling eyes of our […]
Today’s Quick Word
Ezekiel 3:1-3, 10-11 And he said to me, “Son of man, eat whatever you find here. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my […]
Today’s Quick Word
1 Corinthians 2:14-15 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because […]
Professional Forgetfulness
A theme has emerged in discussions related to David Robertson’s article here. David examines the institutional shift that we’re experiencing right now. I think it would also be worth drilling […]
The Joy of William Wilberforce
In 1786 Edmund Burke, the renowned orator and politician, was sure that the abolition of the slave trade was a fantasy – that it stood no hope of being accomplished. […]
Book Review: ‘The New Dark Age’
Author: Nigel Biggar Publisher: Polity Year: 2026 Reviewer: Mark Powell Everything is ‘Woke’ How pervasive is Cultural Marxism as a coherent philosophy in Western society? What does it explain or […]
Hidden Martyrs of the Faith
The 19th century evangelical bishop J. C. Ryle wrote once that “The last day will prove that some of the holiest men that ever lived are hardly known”. This is […]
Do All Women Favour Women Elders?
In the wake of the decision of the NSW Presbyterian Church to reaffirm the historic Reformed understanding that the office of elder is reserved for qualified men, much public discussion […]
World News
CHRISTIAN IN SOMALIA POISONED TO DEATH (Morning Star News) – Muslim relatives of a father of five in Somaliland who recently became a Christian, poisoned him to death for converting. […]
Walk for Life (2026)
The Evil Eye and My Baby
“Bismillah,” Zaidah whispered as she lifted the heavy blanket draped over the cot. I leaned over—and froze. There lay her baby, sleeping peacefully, wrapped snugly like a cocoon. But thick […]
Today’s Quick Word
Jeremiah 42:5-6 Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act in accordance with everything the LORD your God sends you […]
Share the Gospel in the Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-12)
The apostles had received Christ’s commission and seen his ascension. The apostolic team is complete again, ready to be his chosen witnesses. Only one thing is missing: The Spirit has […]
God’s Ways in our Trials
It’s strange to reflect that I haven’t been able to attend church in over 21 years, despite being a member of the body of Christ for almost as long as […]