Friday, 7 February 2020

The Shepherd Psalm, redacted by a Twenty-First Century editor in Babylon

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A Psalm. A Lament.  To the tune of Please Do Not Destroy. 1  The  Lord  is my shepherd,  I shall lack nothing. 2       He makes ...
Monday, 16 September 2019

Omri, Zimri and the Knives of Brexit Politics

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I guess as Brits we pride ourselves on not being a country racked with warfare - we're a tolerant, laid-back and peaceable people, we l...
Thursday, 23 May 2019

Clearing the Stones

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This week I had a reminder of how church-planters are often called to endure the less than glamorous. One worker famously said he wasn...
Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Teaching Colossians in the Middle East

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I am enjoying reading Doug Moo's commentary and listening to sermons by Alistair Begg and Kent Hughes.  But as so often, to teach Colos...
Friday, 1 February 2019

How Can They Preach without a Lexicographer?

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Dear Western Friends, I wanted to share with you some jottings from this week; I have felt a burden to share with you what it’s real...
Wednesday, 12 December 2018

Christ vs Claus

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Christ vs Claus 6 Reasons why we should make Jesus not Santa  centre-stage at Christmas Santa brings gifts to those who hav...
Sunday, 18 November 2018

What Can be Wrong with Rich Churches Helping those who are Poorer?

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In our 5 Nov update, I wrote some strong words about church and foreign money.  One friend wisely questioned me about it, so I thought I...